Newmans Hall Bed and Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Babergh
Newmans Hall 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 6 December 2004, more than 21 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: Newmans Hall B & B Newmans Hall Farm, Bell Corner, Little Waldingfield, CO10 0SY
How it compares in Babergh
In Babergh, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Newmans Hall Bed and Breakfast sits behind roughly 696 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 696 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ← Newmans Hall Bed and Breakfast | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Newmans Hall 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 Newmans Hall Bed and Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shika Shack Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 August 2025 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2026 |
| Laxfield House Ltd Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bridge Farm Coffee Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| The Old Rectory Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2014 |
| Gt Waldingfield Bowls & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2011 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Newmans Hall Bed and Breakfast
What is Newmans Hall Bed and Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
Newmans Hall Bed and Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Babergh Council on 6 December 2004.
Is Newmans Hall 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 Newmans Hall Bed and Breakfast last inspected?
Newmans Hall Bed and Breakfast was last inspected on 6 December 2004, more than 21 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 Newmans Hall Bed and Breakfast?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newmans Hall Bed and Breakfast compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, while Newmans Hall Bed and Breakfast holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Newmans Hall 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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