Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant 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
This is a fresh result: Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Babergh score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Babergh ratings →
Address: Allen Gardiner River Cruises Restaurant Foxs, The Strand, Wherstead, IP2 8NJ
How this rating has changed
Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant was re-inspected on 23 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant among the 689 places in Babergh holding top marks, 87% 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 | 689 | 87% | ← Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant 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.
Questions about Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant
What is Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant 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 Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant last inspected?
Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month 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 Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant?
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 Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant compare to other places in Babergh?
87% of the 791 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant 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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Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant is one of 18 rated food businesses in Wherstead. See every hygiene rating in Wherstead →
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