Orwell Stores Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
Orwell Stores Tearoom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 July 2024, 23 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: Orwell Stores, Main Road, Chelmondiston, IP9 1DX
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Orwell Stores Tearoom 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% | ← Orwell Stores Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Orwell Stores Tearoom 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 Orwell Stores Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orwell Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| Lees Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| Daytrip Gelato Manufacturers/packers | 45 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hollingsworths Stores Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Chelmondiston CofE Primary School School/college/university | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Pin Mill Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Orwell Stores Tearoom
What is Orwell Stores Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Orwell Stores Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 23 July 2024.
Is Orwell Stores Tearoom 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Orwell Stores Tearoom last inspected?
Orwell Stores Tearoom was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 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 Orwell Stores Tearoom?
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 Orwell Stores Tearoom compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Orwell Stores Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Orwell Stores Tearoom 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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