Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2014, more than 12 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: Kenton Hall, Debenham Road, Kenton, IP14 6JU
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef among the 623 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 | 623 | 86% | ← Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef 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 Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk Smokehouse Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crows Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Debenham Roundabout Pre-School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2025 |
| Brufords Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| East of England Co-operative Society Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Deben Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| The Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
Questions about Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef
What is Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef's food hygiene rating?
Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 17 April 2014.
Is Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef last inspected?
Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef was last inspected on 17 April 2014, more than 12 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 Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Kenton Hall Longhorn Beef 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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