The Wheaten Mill food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Babergh
The Wheaten Mill 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 9 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 3, Perry Barn, Burstall Lane, IP8 3DJ
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Wheaten Mill among the 696 places in Babergh 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 | 696 | 86% | ← The Wheaten Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 Wheaten Mill 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 Wheaten Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galloping Chef Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Finjaro Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2011 |
| Burstall Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2011 |
Questions about The Wheaten Mill
What is The Wheaten Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Wheaten Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 9 September 2024.
Is The Wheaten Mill 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 Wheaten Mill last inspected?
The Wheaten Mill was last inspected on 9 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Wheaten Mill?
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 Wheaten Mill compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Wheaten Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Wheaten Mill 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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