Barnham Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Suffolk
Barnham Village Hall 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 10 October 2001, more than 24 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: Barnham Village Hall Village Hall, Mill Lane, Barnham, IP24 2NG
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Barnham Village Hall among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Barnham Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 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 Barnham Village Hall 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 Barnham Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnham CEVC Primary School School/college/university | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Suffolk Pig Roast Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Grange Farm House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| The Hat House of Euston Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Deer Larder Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| The Old Kitchen Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Pwits Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Ancient Exracts Ltd Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
Questions about Barnham Village Hall
What is Barnham Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Barnham Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 10 October 2001.
Is Barnham Village Hall 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 Barnham Village Hall last inspected?
Barnham Village Hall was last inspected on 10 October 2001, more than 24 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barnham Village Hall?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barnham Village Hall compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Barnham Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Barnham Village Hall 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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