Cafe Hygge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
Cafe Hygge 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 29 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Southdown House, Hall Street, Long Melford, CO10 9JL
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Cafe Hygge among the 695 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 | 695 | 86% | ← Cafe Hygge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe Hygge 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 Cafe Hygge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cock & Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Brown Sugar Long Melford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Clark and Son Butchers Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Lets Cook - The Cracked Nut Deli Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Oldspeak Bookshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| B Dowse Mobile caterer | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Eliza's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Gather Pub/bar/nightclub | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Hygge
What is Cafe Hygge's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Hygge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Cafe Hygge 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 Cafe Hygge last inspected?
Cafe Hygge was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 months 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 Cafe Hygge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cafe Hygge compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 805 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Hygge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Cafe Hygge 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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