Rickinghall Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid Suffolk
Rickinghall Village Hall 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 9 February 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: Rickinghall Village Hall. Rickinghall Village Hall, Hinderclay Road, Rickinghall Inferior, IP22 1HD
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Rickinghall Village Hall 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% | ← Rickinghall Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rickinghall Village Hall 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 Rickinghall Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Orchid Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 August 2024 |
| The Bell Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| Santiago's Art Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Botesdale Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Baked Apple Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Blue Orchard Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Botesdale & Rickinghall Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2016 |
| Ultimate Joint Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2009 |
Questions about Rickinghall Village Hall
What is Rickinghall Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Rickinghall Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 9 February 2023.
Is Rickinghall Village Hall 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 Rickinghall Village Hall last inspected?
Rickinghall Village Hall was last inspected on 9 February 2023, more than 3 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 Rickinghall Village Hall?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rickinghall Village Hall compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 729 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Rickinghall Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Rickinghall Village Hall 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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