Brighhouse Farm (B&B) food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Babergh
Brighhouse Farm (B&B) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 2022, more than 4 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: Brighthouse Farm (B&B) Brighthouse Farm, Melford Road, Lawshall, IP29 4PX
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Brighhouse Farm (B&B) 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% | ← Brighhouse Farm (B&B) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brighhouse Farm (B&B) 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 Brighhouse Farm (B&B), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark Project Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Little Saplings Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| The Bush Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| MOC Transport ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hartest CofE Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Hartest Pre-School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Brighhouse Farm (B&B)
What is Brighhouse Farm (B&B)'s food hygiene rating?
Brighhouse Farm (B&B) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 11 July 2022.
Is Brighhouse Farm (B&B) 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brighhouse Farm (B&B) last inspected?
Brighhouse Farm (B&B) was last inspected on 11 July 2022, more than 4 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 Brighhouse Farm (B&B)?
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 Brighhouse Farm (B&B) compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Brighhouse Farm (B&B) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Brighhouse Farm (B&B) 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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