Cratfield Beef food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Cratfield Beef 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 17 September 2009, more than 16 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Manor Farm, Heveningham Road, Cratfield, IP19 0DA
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Cratfield Beef among the 1,994 places in East 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Cratfield Beef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 Cratfield Beef 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 Cratfield Beef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J R Blackmore Low Farm Eggs Farmers/growers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Fire And Feast Suffolk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Croft Campsite Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2017 |
| The Low House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| The Royal Oak Laxfield Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 February 2025 |
| Huntingfield Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 September 2025 |
| Wilderness Reserve - Blyth Barn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Cratfield Beef
What is Cratfield Beef's food hygiene rating?
Cratfield Beef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 17 September 2009.
Is Cratfield Beef 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 Cratfield Beef last inspected?
Cratfield Beef was last inspected on 17 September 2009, more than 16 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cratfield Beef?
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 Cratfield Beef compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Cratfield Beef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Cratfield Beef 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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