EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe) 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 24 July 2023, more than 2 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: Kiln Farm, Main Road, Playford, IP5 1BJ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe) among the 1,994 places in East 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 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 EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe) 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 EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Cafe 66 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| 1st Kesgrave Scouts Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2008 |
| Alishan Pavillion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Chestnut & Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Brunchouse Cafe Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Caterlink At Kesgrave High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe)
What is EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe)'s food hygiene rating?
EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 24 July 2023.
Is EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe) 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 EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe) last inspected?
EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe) was last inspected on 24 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe) compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects EJ & VC Fenton T/A Kiln Farm Nursery (Cafe) 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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