Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room 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 27 July 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: Porters Lodge, Icknield Way, Cavenham, IP28 6DB
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room 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 Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuddenham Cricket Club Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Purple Pantry Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| G Brown and Sons Distributors/Transporters | 2.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Tuddenham Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Risby Farm Shop. Retailers - other | 2.6 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 May 2026 |
| The Guinness Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Church Farmhouse B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
Questions about Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room
What is Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 27 July 2023.
Is Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room 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 Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room last inspected?
Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room was last inspected on 27 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room?
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 Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Porters Lodge Gardens and Tea Room 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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