Milk Shed Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
Milk Shed 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 13 October 2025, 9 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: The Studio, Hadleigh Road, Sproughton, IP8 3AS
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Milk Shed Cafe 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% | ← Milk Shed Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Milk Shed 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 Milk Shed Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C & P Sales Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2017 |
| Aldi Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Buttons and Bows Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Asda Express PFS Sproughton Rd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Asterbury Place Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Milk Shed Cafe
What is Milk Shed Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Milk Shed Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Milk Shed 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 Milk Shed Cafe last inspected?
Milk Shed Cafe was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 9 months 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 Milk Shed 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Milk Shed Cafe compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Milk Shed Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Milk Shed 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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