Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Babergh
Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd 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 February 2025, 19 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Babergh score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Babergh ratings →
Address: Giffords Hall, Hartest Hill, Shimpling, IP29 4EX
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How it compares in Babergh
That puts Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd among the 689 places in Babergh holding top marks, 87% 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 | 689 | 87% | ← Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd 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 Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Hartest Pre-School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Brighhouse Farm (B&B) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
| The Ark Project Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| The Bush Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Little Saplings Preschool Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Blakemore Retail (Spar) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Glemsford Primary Academy School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
Questions about Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd
What is Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 1 February 2025.
Is Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd 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 Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd last inspected?
Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd was last inspected on 1 February 2025, 19 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 Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd?
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 Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd compare to other places in Babergh?
87% of the 791 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd 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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