Church Farm Cottage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Church Farm Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2015, more than 11 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: Church Farm, Pretty Road, Theberton, IP16 4RY
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Church Farm Cottage 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% | ← Church Farm Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Church Farm Cottage 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 Church Farm Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theberton Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Tosier Chocolatemaker Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Eels Foot Eastbridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Cake And Ale Holiday Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pro Corda Trust School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Vertas At Middleton Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2022 |
| Bell Inn Middleton Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2026 |
| White & Partners Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2015 |
Questions about Church Farm Cottage
What is Church Farm Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Church Farm Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 4 February 2015.
Is Church Farm Cottage 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Church Farm Cottage last inspected?
Church Farm Cottage was last inspected on 4 February 2015, more than 11 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 Church Farm Cottage?
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 Church Farm Cottage 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 Church Farm Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Church Farm Cottage 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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