The Courtyard, Laurel Farm food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Suffolk
The Courtyard, Laurel Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 May 2022, more than 4 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: Laurel Farm, Hall Lane, Oulton, NR32 5DL
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Courtyard, Laurel Farm among the 1,994 places in East 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← The Courtyard, Laurel Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 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 Courtyard, Laurel Farm 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 Courtyard, Laurel Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2012 |
| Bushells Bakery @ The Hatch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Dylann's News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2017 |
| Evergreen Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Fish & Chips Gresham Avenue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2014 |
| Blyford Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about The Courtyard, Laurel Farm
What is The Courtyard, Laurel Farm's food hygiene rating?
The Courtyard, Laurel Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 11 May 2022.
Is The Courtyard, Laurel Farm 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Courtyard, Laurel Farm last inspected?
The Courtyard, Laurel Farm was last inspected on 11 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Courtyard, Laurel Farm?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Courtyard, Laurel Farm compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Courtyard, Laurel Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Courtyard, Laurel Farm 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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