Sports Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Babergh
Sports Centre 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 6 August 2012, more than 13 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: Great Cornard Sports Centre. Sports Centre, Thomas Gainsborough School, Wells Hall Road
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Sports Centre 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% | ← Sports Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 Sports Centre 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 Sports Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocus Great Cornard Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Agape Cafe Other catering premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| AFC Cornard Dynamos Youth Football Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Co-operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2017 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Sports Centre
What is Sports Centre's food hygiene rating?
Sports Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 6 August 2012.
Is Sports Centre 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 Sports Centre last inspected?
Sports Centre was last inspected on 6 August 2012, more than 13 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 Sports Centre?
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 Sports Centre compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Sports Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Sports Centre 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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