Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Suffolk
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm 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 29 May 2024, more than 2 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: Baylham House Farm, Mill Lane, Baylham, IP6 8LG
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm among the 624 places in Mid Suffolk 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 | 624 | 86% | ← Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 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 Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm 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 Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylham Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2010 |
| Burger King Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| The Sorrel Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| The Travelling Fryer Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| The Chequers Indian Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Meet 'n' Eat Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2022 |
| Brook Street Foods Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
Questions about Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
What is Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm's food hygiene rating?
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 29 May 2024.
Is Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm 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 Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm last inspected?
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm was last inspected on 29 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 729 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm 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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