DPL catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Babergh
DPL catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 August 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: Lodge Farm, Kersey Road, Lindsey, IP7 6QA
How it compares in Babergh
That puts DPL catering among the 696 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 | 696 | 86% | ← DPL catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 DPL catering 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 DPL catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rose Community Farm Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| The Lindsey Rose Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Hollow Trees Farm Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Corn Craft Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| The Outrageous Cake Company Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2022 |
| Monks Eleigh Community Shop Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Fox & Hounds Groton Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about DPL catering
What is DPL catering's food hygiene rating?
DPL catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 24 August 2023.
Is DPL catering 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was DPL catering last inspected?
DPL catering was last inspected on 24 August 2023, more than 2 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 DPL catering?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does DPL catering compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and DPL catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects DPL catering 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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