Chefneil food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Babergh
Chefneil holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 June 2023, more than 3 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: Chefneil 3AK1 The Gattinetts, Hadleigh Road, East Bergholt, CO7 6QT
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Chefneil 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% | ← Chefneil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 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 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 Chefneil 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 Chefneil, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Hall Kindergarten School/college/university | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Panache Ice Cream Limited Manufacturers/packers | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| East Bergholt VC School School/college/university | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Gaia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| East of England Co-operative Society Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Carriers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Chefneil
What is Chefneil's food hygiene rating?
Chefneil has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 27 June 2023.
Is Chefneil 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chefneil last inspected?
Chefneil was last inspected on 27 June 2023, more than 3 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 Chefneil?
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 Chefneil compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 806 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Chefneil is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Chefneil 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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