Oak Tree Farmhouse food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Suffolk
Oak Tree Farmhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2013, more than 13 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: Oak Tree Farm, Little Street, Yoxford, IP17 3JN
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Oak Tree Farmhouse 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% | ← Oak Tree Farmhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Oak Tree Farmhouse 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 Oak Tree Farmhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dog Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2025 |
| Horners Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Wilderness Reserve - Sibton Park Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 October 2025 |
| Vertas At Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
| 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 |
Questions about Oak Tree Farmhouse
What is Oak Tree Farmhouse's food hygiene rating?
Oak Tree Farmhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 21 May 2013.
Is Oak Tree Farmhouse 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oak Tree Farmhouse last inspected?
Oak Tree Farmhouse was last inspected on 21 May 2013, more than 13 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 Oak Tree Farmhouse?
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 Oak Tree Farmhouse 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 Oak Tree Farmhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Oak Tree Farmhouse 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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