Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid Suffolk
Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club 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 11 February 2026, 5 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: St Edmunds Hall, Hoxne, Eye, IP21 5AN
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club 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% | ← Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 122 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 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 Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club 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 Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 424 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Edmunds Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| J W Havers & Son Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2021 |
| Billingford Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Community Lunch Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Brome and Oakley Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Depperhaugh Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Thorpe Abbotts Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club
What is Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club's food hygiene rating?
Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club 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 Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club last inspected?
Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Hoxne Benefice Community Lunch Club 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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