Primary Homecare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Suffolk
Primary Homecare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 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: Primary Home Care, Lower Farm Park, Norwich Road, IP6 0NU
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Primary Homecare among the 625 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 | 625 | 86% | ← Primary Homecare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 121 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 Primary Homecare 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 Primary Homecare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barham Care Centre Caring Premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Jo-s Catering Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| One Stop and Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Claydon Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Claydons Cosy Cup Cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Claydon High School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Primary Homecare
What is Primary Homecare's food hygiene rating?
Primary Homecare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 25 March 2024.
Is Primary Homecare 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Primary Homecare last inspected?
Primary Homecare was last inspected on 25 March 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 Primary Homecare?
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 Primary Homecare compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Primary Homecare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Primary Homecare 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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