Emerald Catering Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Babergh
Emerald Catering Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 April 2026, 3 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: Snack Attack/Emerald Catering Suffolk Food Hall, Peppers Lane, Wherstead, IP9 2AB
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Emerald Catering Ltd 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% | ← Emerald Catering Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Emerald Catering Ltd 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 Emerald Catering Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anji's Lunch Van Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Bourne Bridge Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Emerald Catering Ltd
What is Emerald Catering Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Emerald Catering Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 1 April 2026.
Is Emerald Catering Ltd 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Emerald Catering Ltd last inspected?
Emerald Catering Ltd was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 3 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 Emerald Catering Ltd?
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 Emerald Catering Ltd compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Emerald Catering Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Emerald Catering Ltd 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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