Darsham Old Hall food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Suffolk
Darsham Old Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 April 2018, more than 8 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: Hall Lane, Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3PR
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Darsham Old 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% | ← Darsham Old Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Darsham Old 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 Darsham Old Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fauna Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Fox Inn Darsham Pub/bar/nightclub | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Emmerdale Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 January 2026 |
| Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Mill Hill Farm Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2017 |
| Copperbeech Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2019 |
| Satis House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
Questions about Darsham Old Hall
What is Darsham Old Hall's food hygiene rating?
Darsham Old Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 18 April 2018.
Is Darsham Old 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darsham Old Hall last inspected?
Darsham Old Hall was last inspected on 18 April 2018, more than 8 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 Darsham Old Hall?
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 Darsham Old Hall 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 Darsham Old Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Darsham Old 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.
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