Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd 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 6 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 57 Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1BT
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd 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% | ← Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd 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 Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs Manufacturers/packers | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Crosdales Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2018 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2017 |
| Corn Exchange Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2025 |
| Adnams Plc Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2026 |
| Edmundo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Boosh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Europa B Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
Questions about Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd
What is Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 6 December 2024.
Is Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd 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 Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd last inspected?
Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd was last inspected on 6 December 2024, 19 months 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 Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd 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 Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd 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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