The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2019, more than 7 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: Bridge Farm, Main Road, Lower Hacheston, IP13 0AA
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited 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% | ← The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited 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 The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Campsite Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2011 |
| The George Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 October 2025 |
| The Tea Pot Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| All Saints Church Open Pantry Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Open Door/ Cafe Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| E W Revett & Son Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Wickham House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited
What is The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 12 March 2019.
Is The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited last inspected?
The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited was last inspected on 12 March 2019, more than 7 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 The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited?
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 The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited 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 The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Oliver Hayward Playbarn Limited 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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