College Farm Bed and Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Babergh
College Farm Bed and Breakfast holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 3 September 2013, more than 12 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: College Farm B & B College Farm, Back Road, Hintlesham, IP8 3NT
How it compares in Babergh
In Babergh, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so College Farm Bed and Breakfast 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% | ← College Farm Bed and Breakfast | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 College Farm Bed and Breakfast 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 College Farm Bed and Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hintlesham Hall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Hintlesham Events Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2025 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Chilli And Chives Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Chilli And Chives Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Hintlesham & Chattisham CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about College Farm Bed and Breakfast
What is College Farm Bed and Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
College Farm Bed and Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Babergh Council on 3 September 2013.
Is College Farm Bed and Breakfast 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was College Farm Bed and Breakfast last inspected?
College Farm Bed and Breakfast was last inspected on 3 September 2013, more than 12 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 College Farm Bed and Breakfast?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does College Farm Bed and Breakfast compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 805 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, while College Farm Bed and Breakfast holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects College Farm Bed and Breakfast 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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