Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 January 2025, 17 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: Hall Road, Barnardiston, Suffolk, CB9 7TG
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School sits behind roughly 1,349 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ← Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 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 Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School 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 Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| zilly canteen Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| HMP Highpoint South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 October 2024 |
| Combat2Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Combat2Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 October 2024 |
| Stirling House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| HMP Highpoint North Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2018 |
| Catering For Suffolk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
Questions about Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School
What is Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School's food hygiene rating?
Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School last inspected?
Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School 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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