Lunch Club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Babergh
Lunch Club 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
The rating dates from 21 April 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Village Hall, Church Street, Stoke by Nayland, CO6 4QP
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Lunch Club among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Lunch Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Lunch Club 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 Lunch Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2026 |
| Park Street Stores & Post Office Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Stoke-by-Nayland CofE Primary School School/college/university | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| One School Global UK Colchester Campus School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Lunch Club
What is Lunch Club's food hygiene rating?
Lunch Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 21 April 2016.
Is Lunch Club 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 Lunch Club last inspected?
Lunch Club was last inspected on 21 April 2016, more than 10 years 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 Lunch Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lunch Club compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 806 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Lunch Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Lunch Club 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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