The Great House Lavenham food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
The Great House Lavenham 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 17 November 2025, 7 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: The Great House Hotel, Market Place, Lavenham, CO10 9QZ
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Great House Lavenham 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% | ← The Great House Lavenham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Great House Lavenham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.R. Heeks & Son Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Sparling & Faiers Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 May 2025 |
| Lavenham Blue Vintage Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Posy Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Tatum's Teahouse Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Chilli and Chives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Co-Operative Group Society Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Hadley's Dairy Products Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about The Great House Lavenham
What is The Great House Lavenham's food hygiene rating?
The Great House Lavenham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 17 November 2025.
Is The Great House Lavenham 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 Great House Lavenham last inspected?
The Great House Lavenham was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
How does The Great House Lavenham compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Great House Lavenham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Great House Lavenham 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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