The Depperhaugh food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Suffolk
The Depperhaugh holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Depperhaugh. The Depperhaugh, Chickering Road, Hoxne, IP21 5BX
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Depperhaugh among the 623 places in Mid Suffolk 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 | 623 | 86% | ← The Depperhaugh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 The Depperhaugh 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 The Depperhaugh, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingfield Cider Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Good the Bad and the Hungry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| St Edmunds Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| J W Havers & Son Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2021 |
| Wingfield Barns CIC Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Turnstone Ales Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Stradbroke Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Lunchtime Company @ Stradbroke Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Depperhaugh
What is The Depperhaugh's food hygiene rating?
The Depperhaugh has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 20 October 2025.
Is The Depperhaugh 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Depperhaugh last inspected?
The Depperhaugh was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Depperhaugh?
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 The Depperhaugh compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Depperhaugh is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Depperhaugh 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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