The Little Farm Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Suffolk
The Little Farm Kitchen 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
This is a fresh result: The Little Farm Kitchen was inspected on 24 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Old Mill, Mill Lane, Metfield, IP20 0LD
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Little Farm Kitchen 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% | ← The Little Farm Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The Little Farm Kitchen 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 The Little Farm Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metfield Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Silva Kitchen and Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Oasis Camel Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| The Sir Alfred Munnings Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 September 2025 |
| Classic Ice Cream Bike Co Mobile caterer | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Tiddlywinks Nursery Caring Premises | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fresssingfield General Stores Retailers - other | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about The Little Farm Kitchen
What is The Little Farm Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Little Farm Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 24 June 2026.
Is The Little Farm Kitchen 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 Little Farm Kitchen last inspected?
The Little Farm Kitchen was last inspected on 24 June 2026, within the last month. 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 The Little Farm Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Little Farm Kitchen compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Farm Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Little Farm Kitchen 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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