Patricia Sharman and Company food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Babergh
Patricia Sharman and Company holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Suffolk Food Hall, Peppers Lane, Wherstead, IP9 2AB
How it compares in Babergh
In Babergh, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Patricia Sharman and Company sits behind roughly 696 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 696 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ← Patricia Sharman and Company | |
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Patricia Sharman and Company none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Patricia Sharman and Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anji's Lunch Van Mobile caterer | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Bourne Bridge Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Avocet Court Nursing Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Alderwood Academy School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aroma Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Bright Sparks Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about Patricia Sharman and Company
What is Patricia Sharman and Company's food hygiene rating?
Patricia Sharman and Company has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Babergh Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Patricia Sharman and Company safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Patricia Sharman and Company last inspected?
Patricia Sharman and Company was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Patricia Sharman and Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Patricia Sharman and Company compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, while Patricia Sharman and Company holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Patricia Sharman and Company and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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