Willow Tree Cottage B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Suffolk
Willow Tree Cottage B&B 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 11 May 2010, 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: 3 Belvedere Close, Kelsale Cum Carlton, Suffolk, IP17 2RS
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Willow Tree Cottage B&B 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% | ← Willow Tree Cottage B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Willow Tree Cottage B&B 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 Willow Tree Cottage B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsale Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd At Kelsale Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| The Poachers Pocket Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Saxmundham Sports And Recreational Ground Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2018 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd At Saxmundham Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Swann House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2019 |
Questions about Willow Tree Cottage B&B
What is Willow Tree Cottage B&B's food hygiene rating?
Willow Tree Cottage B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 11 May 2010.
Is Willow Tree Cottage B&B 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 Willow Tree Cottage B&B last inspected?
Willow Tree Cottage B&B was last inspected on 11 May 2010, 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 Willow Tree Cottage B&B?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Willow Tree Cottage B&B 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 Willow Tree Cottage B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Willow Tree Cottage B&B 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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