Patricia Sharman and Company food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Babergh
Patricia Sharman and Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Patricia Sharman and Company was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Babergh score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Babergh ratings →
Address: Suffolk Food Hall, Peppers Lane, Wherstead, IP9 2AB
How this rating has changed
Patricia Sharman and Company has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 29 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Patricia Sharman and Company among the 689 places in Babergh holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 689 | 87% | ← Patricia Sharman and Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
| 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 | 16 July 2026 |
| All Hallows Church Top-Up Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Patricia Sharman and Company safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Patricia Sharman and Company last inspected?
Patricia Sharman and Company was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
How does Patricia Sharman and Company compare to other places in Babergh?
87% of the 791 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Patricia Sharman and Company is one of them.
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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Patricia Sharman and Company is one of 18 rated food businesses in Wherstead. See every hygiene rating in Wherstead →
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