Hambling Catering Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Hambling Catering Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Elms House, New Road, Framlingham, IP13 9EH
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Hambling Catering Ltd 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% | ← Hambling Catering Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hambling 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 Hambling Catering Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221B Bakers Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Simpsons Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 July 2025 |
| Zorbas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Framlingham Pizza & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Framlingham Local Stores Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 February 2025 |
| Framlingham Fish Bar Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2026 |
| East Of England Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2018 |
| Dancing Goat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Hambling Catering Ltd
What is Hambling Catering Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hambling Catering Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Hambling 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hambling Catering Ltd last inspected?
Hambling Catering Ltd was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 Hambling 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 Hambling Catering Ltd 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 Hambling Catering Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Hambling 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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