The Teapot Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Suffolk
The Teapot 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 13 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Teapot Tearoom among the 623 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 | 623 | 86% | ← The Teapot Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 123 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 Teapot 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 The Teapot Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 24 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Molly Blog Olde Sweet Shoppe Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2018 |
| The Village Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| Charmaine Wilson Mobile caterer | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2024 |
| Legends (Bars) ltd Other catering premises | 55 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Stonham Aspal Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Woodfarm Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Primrose Plants and Produce Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Teapot Tearoom
What is The Teapot Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
The Teapot Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 13 February 2025.
Is The Teapot 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 The Teapot Tearoom last inspected?
The Teapot Tearoom was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 17 months 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 Teapot Tearoom?
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 Teapot Tearoom compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Teapot Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Teapot 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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