Roots Activities Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Suffolk
Roots Activities Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 April 2025, 14 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 Cow Shed, Place Farm, Old Bury Road, IP21 4AD
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Roots Activities Ltd sits behind roughly 625 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 625 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ← Roots Activities Ltd | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Roots Activities Ltd 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 Roots Activities Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crumble Hut Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Diss Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| First Prime Care Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Cuppa Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| De Lucy House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Ampersand Brew Co Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| BurgerJam Ltd At Ampersand Brewery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Palgrave CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
Questions about Roots Activities Ltd
What is Roots Activities Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Roots Activities Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 25 April 2025.
Is Roots Activities Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Roots Activities Ltd last inspected?
Roots Activities Ltd was last inspected on 25 April 2025, 14 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 Roots Activities Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Roots Activities Ltd compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Roots Activities Ltd holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Roots Activities Ltd 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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