Access R Community Refills food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Babergh
Access R Community Refills 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 11 March 2024, 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: Arc Refills and Sustainability Hub Unit 7B, Clockhouse Farm, Cavendish Lane, CO10 7PZ
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Access R Community Refills 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% | ← Access R Community Refills | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Access R Community Refills 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 Access R Community Refills, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tots & Teepees Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Groove n' Graze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 9 March 2026 |
| Bizzibeans Cakes Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2022 |
| Rumbles fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Wongs @ cherry tree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 315 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
| Glemsford Primary Academy School/college/university | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Hunts Hill Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 August 2025 |
| Angel inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about Access R Community Refills
What is Access R Community Refills's food hygiene rating?
Access R Community Refills has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 11 March 2024.
Is Access R Community Refills 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 Access R Community Refills last inspected?
Access R Community Refills was last inspected on 11 March 2024, 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 Access R Community Refills?
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 Access R Community Refills compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Access R Community Refills is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Access R Community Refills 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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