Brandeston Hall food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Brandeston Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 September 2025, 9 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: Framlingham College Junior School, Brandeston Hall, Hall Road, IP13 7AH
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Brandeston Hall 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% | ← Brandeston Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 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 202 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 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 Brandeston Hall 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 Brandeston Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cretingham Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 August 2025 |
| The Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 March 2025 |
| Church Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2010 |
| Snooty Goose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| John Hutton Butchers LTD Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Vertas At Earl Soham CP School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Victoria Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2026 |
| Easton Farm Park Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Brandeston Hall
What is Brandeston Hall's food hygiene rating?
Brandeston Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 15 September 2025.
Is Brandeston Hall 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brandeston Hall last inspected?
Brandeston Hall was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 months 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 Brandeston Hall?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brandeston Hall compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Brandeston Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Brandeston Hall 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Brandeston Hall and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
East Suffolk inspects and rates 2,519 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Suffolk →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →