Courtyard Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Suffolk
Courtyard Cafe 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 16 March 2026, 3 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: Alder Carr Farm, St Marys Road, Creeting St Mary, IP6 8LX
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Courtyard Cafe 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% | ← Courtyard Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 123 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 Courtyard Cafe 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 Courtyard Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldercarr Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bonds Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| St John's Pantry Farmers/growers | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2021 |
| Bretts Bakery Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Needham Quality Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
| Needham Premier Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Three Tuns Pub/bar/nightclub | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Needham Market Post Office Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
Questions about Courtyard Cafe
What is Courtyard Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Courtyard Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Courtyard Cafe 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 Courtyard Cafe last inspected?
Courtyard Cafe was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 Courtyard Cafe?
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 Courtyard Cafe compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Courtyard Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Courtyard Cafe 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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