Kentwell Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
Kentwell Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 February 2026, 4 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: Kentwell Hall Kentwell Hall, Kentwell, Long Melford, CO10 9BA
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Kentwell Hall 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% | ← Kentwell Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Kentwell Hall 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 Kentwell Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hare Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 January 2025 |
| Scutchers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| National Trust Enterprises Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bull Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| The Mill- Long Melford Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| C&K Wild Suffolk Venison Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 February 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Kentwell Hall
What is Kentwell Hall's food hygiene rating?
Kentwell Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 16 February 2026.
Is Kentwell Hall 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kentwell Hall last inspected?
Kentwell Hall was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 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 Kentwell Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kentwell Hall compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Kentwell Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Kentwell Hall 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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