867 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.3% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Babergh are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Babergh currently has 867 registered food businesses. Of these, 797 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.3% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 12 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxford Stores | CO10 5NZ | 0 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Spar Hadleigh | IP7 5DB | 0 | Nov 04, 2024 |
| Tacos El Catrin | 0 | Nov 27, 2025 | |
| Azure Paradise Chinese | CO10 0LH | 1 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Budgens | CO10 9JG | 1 | Jun 04, 2025 |
| Cornard United Football Club | CO10 0NL | 1 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Hank Marvin | 1 | Mar 24, 2025 | |
| Howe and Co Fish and Chips | CO10 | 1 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Jasmine House Chinese Takeaway | IP7 5DY | 1 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| North street shop Ltd | CO10 1RE | 1 | Jul 02, 2025 |
| Poli deli kajtus | CO10 1JL | 1 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| The White Horse Inn | IP9 2NU | 1 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| A Slice of New York | CO10 2AA | 2 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Ballingdon shop Ltd | CO10 2DA | 2 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Cock & Bell | CO10 9JR | 2 | Aug 12, 2025 |
There are currently 688 food businesses in Babergh with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.3% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Babergh depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.