The Befriending Scheme food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Babergh
The Befriending Scheme 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 28 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Befriending Society First Floor, 1 The Croft, Sudbury, CO10 1HN
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Befriending Scheme 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 Befriending Scheme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Befriending Scheme 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 Befriending Scheme, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcroft Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2013 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
| Cradle Foods CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Direct Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Jamie's Meat Inn Ltd Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Deli@Twentea & Twenteaone Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Goodview Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Hot Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about The Befriending Scheme
What is The Befriending Scheme's food hygiene rating?
The Befriending Scheme has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 28 October 2024.
Is The Befriending Scheme 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 Befriending Scheme last inspected?
The Befriending Scheme was last inspected on 28 October 2024, 20 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 The Befriending Scheme?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Befriending Scheme compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Befriending Scheme is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Befriending Scheme 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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