The Limes Retirement Home food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid Suffolk
The Limes Retirement Home 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 11 March 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: The Limes Retirement Home Ltd The Limes, Earlsford Road, Mellis, IP23 8DY
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Limes Retirement Home 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% | ← The Limes Retirement Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Limes Retirement Home 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 The Limes Retirement Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Mellis CofE primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
| Kingsley Healthcare Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| The Bull Auberge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| little green wedding barn Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Beyond The Wall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Cranswick Country Foods (Poultry Eye) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Limes Retirement Home
What is The Limes Retirement Home's food hygiene rating?
The Limes Retirement Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 11 March 2026.
Is The Limes Retirement Home 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 The Limes Retirement Home last inspected?
The Limes Retirement Home was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 months 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 The Limes Retirement Home?
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 The Limes Retirement Home compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Limes Retirement Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Limes Retirement Home 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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