The Hog and Hen Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid Suffolk
The Hog and Hen 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 29 April 2025, 14 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: Hog And Hen Farm Shop, Mill Green Farm, Debenham Road, IP14 6BZ
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Hog and Hen Ltd 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 Hog and Hen Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hog and Hen 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 The Hog and Hen Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naughty But Nice Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2015 |
| Cafe 24 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Molly Blog Olde Sweet Shoppe Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2018 |
| The Teapot Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| The Village Store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| Stonham Aspal Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Charmaine Wilson Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2024 |
| Legends (Bars) ltd Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Hog and Hen Ltd
What is The Hog and Hen Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Hog and Hen Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 29 April 2025.
Is The Hog and Hen 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 The Hog and Hen Ltd last inspected?
The Hog and Hen Ltd was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 Hog and Hen 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hog and Hen Ltd 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 Hog and Hen Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Hog and Hen 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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