Moat Barn Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Moat Barn Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 April 2025, 15 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: Nursery School, Moat Barn, Hall Road, IP13 6JW
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Moat Barn Day Nursery among the 1,996 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 | 1,996 | 86% | ← Moat Barn Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 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 207 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 Moat Barn Day Nursery 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 Moat Barn Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Hoo Chicken Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| Turks Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| First Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Old Forge Stores Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2014 |
| The Suffolk Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2025 |
| Grange Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Barn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Bredfield Village Shop CIC Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2011 |
Questions about Moat Barn Day Nursery
What is Moat Barn Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Moat Barn Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 10 April 2025.
Is Moat Barn Day Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Moat Barn Day Nursery last inspected?
Moat Barn Day Nursery was last inspected on 10 April 2025, 15 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 Moat Barn Day Nursery?
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 Moat Barn Day Nursery compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Moat Barn Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Moat Barn Day Nursery 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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