MERLS catering at the middy tea room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Suffolk
MERLS catering at the middy tea room 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 14 August 2024, 23 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: MERLS Catering at The Middy Tea Room Mid, Hall Lane, Wetheringsett cum Brockford, IP14 5PW
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts MERLS catering at the middy tea room 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% | ← MERLS catering at the middy tea room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 MERLS catering at the middy tea room 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 MERLS catering at the middy tea room
What is MERLS catering at the middy tea room's food hygiene rating?
MERLS catering at the middy tea room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 14 August 2024.
Is MERLS catering at the middy tea room 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 MERLS catering at the middy tea room last inspected?
MERLS catering at the middy tea room was last inspected on 14 August 2024, 23 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 MERLS catering at the middy tea room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 MERLS catering at the middy tea room compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 729 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and MERLS catering at the middy tea room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects MERLS catering at the middy tea room 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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