Tim & Sophie's Farm food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Babergh
Tim & Sophie's Farm holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The food producer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: Tim and Sophie's Farm Weylands Farm, Thorington Street, Stoke by Nayland, CO6 4SR
How it compares in Babergh
In Babergh, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Tim & Sophie's Farm sits behind roughly 761 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 696 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ← Tim & Sophie's Farm | |
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Tim & Sophie's Farm 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 Tim & Sophie's Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promotion Wine Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Park Street Stores & Post Office Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| The Crown Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2026 |
| Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2016 |
| Stoke-by-Nayland CofE Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| One School Global UK Colchester Campus School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Mill Street Store & Deli Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Tim & Sophie's Farm
What is Tim & Sophie's Farm's food hygiene rating?
Tim & Sophie's Farm has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Babergh Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Tim & Sophie's Farm safe to eat at?
A 3 means the food producer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Tim & Sophie's Farm last inspected?
Tim & Sophie's Farm was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Tim & Sophie's Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tim & Sophie's Farm compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, while Tim & Sophie's Farm holds a 3. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Tim & Sophie's Farm 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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