Oyster Reach Beefeater food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
Oyster Reach Beefeater holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 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: Oyster Reach, Bourne Hill, Wherstead, IP2 8ND
How it compares in Babergh
In Babergh, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Oyster Reach Beefeater sits behind roughly 695 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 695 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ← Oyster Reach Beefeater | |
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Oyster Reach Beefeater 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 Oyster Reach Beefeater, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Bridge Service Station Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Avocet Court Nursing Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Aroma Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Bright Sparks Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Anji's Lunch Van Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Anderson Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2014 |
Questions about Oyster Reach Beefeater
What is Oyster Reach Beefeater's food hygiene rating?
Oyster Reach Beefeater has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Babergh Council on 31 May 2024.
Is Oyster Reach Beefeater safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oyster Reach Beefeater last inspected?
Oyster Reach Beefeater was last inspected on 31 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Oyster Reach Beefeater?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oyster Reach Beefeater compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 805 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, while Oyster Reach Beefeater holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Oyster Reach Beefeater 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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