Field studies council flatford mill food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Babergh
Field studies council flatford mill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 17 February 2026, 4 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: Flatford Mill Field Centre. Flatford Mill Field Centre, Flatford Lane, East Bergholt, CO7 6UL
How it compares in Babergh
In Babergh, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Field studies council flatford mill sits behind roughly 696 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 696 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ← Field studies council flatford mill | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Field studies council flatford mill 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 Field studies council flatford mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Cottage Tea Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| East of England Co-operative Society Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Gaia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Field studies council flatford mill
What is Field studies council flatford mill's food hygiene rating?
Field studies council flatford mill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Babergh Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Field studies council flatford mill 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Field studies council flatford mill last inspected?
Field studies council flatford mill was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 months 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 Field studies council flatford mill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Field studies council flatford mill compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, while Field studies council flatford mill holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Field studies council flatford mill 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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