Leading Lives food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Suffolk
Leading Lives holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 August 2018, more than 7 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: 1 Reeds Lane, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0EL
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Leading Lives sits behind roughly 1,349 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ← Leading Lives | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Leading Lives 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 Leading Lives, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barleycorn Haverhill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2018 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2022 |
| Chippy's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Prezzo plc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Limited Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
Questions about Leading Lives
What is Leading Lives's food hygiene rating?
Leading Lives has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 1 August 2018.
Is Leading Lives safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Leading Lives last inspected?
Leading Lives was last inspected on 1 August 2018, more than 7 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 Leading Lives?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Leading Lives compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Leading Lives holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Leading Lives 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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