The Village Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid Suffolk
The Village Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 August 2017, more than 8 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: Wyverstone Village Hall, Rectory Road, Wyverstone, IP14 4SH
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Village Cafe among the 625 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 | 625 | 86% | ← The Village Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 121 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 Village Cafe 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 Village Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| RP & S Wickenden Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2025 |
| Scoby's Ferments Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Humber Doucy Brewing Company Ltd Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Finbows Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| G G Bakes Trading as The Cajke Shed Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Swallowtail Preserves Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| HOSD Ltd Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
Questions about The Village Cafe
What is The Village Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Village Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 1 August 2017.
Is The Village Cafe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Cafe last inspected?
The Village Cafe was last inspected on 1 August 2017, more than 8 years 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 Village Cafe?
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 Village Cafe compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Village Cafe 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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