Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · East Suffolk
Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 24 March 2026, 3 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: 27 Norwich Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BX
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ← Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd | |
| 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 201 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd 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 Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinny's Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| New Cut Arts Centre Other catering premises | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Halesworth United Reformed Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish School/college/university | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 August 2011 |
| Edgar Sewter Playschool School/college/university | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2012 |
| Happy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2024 |
| Seashell Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd
What is Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd last inspected?
Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months 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 Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd 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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