Gaia food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
Gaia 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 24 June 2025, 12 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: Fountain House Tea Room, The Street, East Bergholt, CO7 6TB
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Gaia 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% | ← Gaia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 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 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 Gaia 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 Gaia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-operative Society Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Panache Ice Cream Limited Manufacturers/packers | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Lavender Hall Kindergarten School/college/university | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Chefneil Mobile caterer | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| East Bergholt VC School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Carriers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 January 2026 |
| The Boatyard Dedham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2025 |
| Bridge Cottage Tea Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Gaia
What is Gaia's food hygiene rating?
Gaia has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Gaia 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 Gaia last inspected?
Gaia was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 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 Gaia?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Gaia compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Gaia is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Gaia 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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