The Ark Project food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Babergh
The Ark Project holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 April 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: Coopers Farm, Melford Road, Lawshall, IP29 4PX
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Ark Project 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% | ← The Ark Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 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 The Ark Project 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 Ark Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighhouse Farm (B&B) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
| Little Saplings Preschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| MOC Transport ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Bush Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Hartest CofE Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Hartest Pre-School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Ark Project
What is The Ark Project's food hygiene rating?
The Ark Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 12 April 2024.
Is The Ark Project 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ark Project last inspected?
The Ark Project was last inspected on 12 April 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 The Ark Project?
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 The Ark Project compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Ark Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Ark Project 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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