Town Farm Barn food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid Suffolk
Town Farm Barn 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 15 May 2024, more than 2 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: Leylands Farm, Middlewood Green, Earl Stonham, IP14 5EY
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Town Farm Barn among the 624 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 | 624 | 86% | ← Town Farm Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 122 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 Town Farm Barn 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 Town Farm Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| W & M Smith Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2022 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Beccles Methodist And United Reformed Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2014 |
| Harbour Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Landguard Fort Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Larder On The Hill Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Libardis Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2017 |
| Southwold Sailing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2014 |
Questions about Town Farm Barn
What is Town Farm Barn's food hygiene rating?
Town Farm Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 15 May 2024.
Is Town Farm Barn 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 Town Farm Barn last inspected?
Town Farm Barn was last inspected on 15 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Town Farm Barn?
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 Town Farm Barn compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 729 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Town Farm Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Town Farm Barn 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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