E&J.A. Suckling food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Babergh
E&J.A. Suckling holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 October 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: The Potato Hut Woodlands Farm, Woodlands Road, Holbrook, IP9 2PT
How it compares in Babergh
That puts E&J.A. Suckling 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% | ← E&J.A. Suckling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 E&J.A. Suckling 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 E&J.A. Suckling, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Trust St Marys Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Chimneys B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2016 |
| East of England Co-op Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Woody's The Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2021 |
| Holbrook Playgroup Preschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Holbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 April 2026 |
| Holbrook Society Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about E&J.A. Suckling
What is E&J.A. Suckling's food hygiene rating?
E&J.A. Suckling has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 26 October 2023.
Is E&J.A. Suckling 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was E&J.A. Suckling last inspected?
E&J.A. Suckling was last inspected on 26 October 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 E&J.A. Suckling?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does E&J.A. Suckling compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and E&J.A. Suckling is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects E&J.A. Suckling 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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