What is the average food hygiene rating in Babergh?

The average food hygiene rating in Babergh is 4.77 out of 5, across 809 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Babergh compare with the national average for food hygiene?

86.5% of rated premises in Babergh hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Babergh 78 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Babergh have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

700 food businesses in Babergh hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.5% of the 809 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Babergh have a low hygiene rating?

20 food businesses in Babergh are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Babergh food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Babergh (880 establishments on record, 809 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Babergh

In Babergh, 86.5% of 809 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.77/5. These figures cover 880 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Babergh has 700 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 809 rated premises (86.5%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 86.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +6.8 pp
National rank: 78 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Babergh

5★ Very Good

700 (86.5%)

4★ Good

63 (7.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

26 (3.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

9 (1.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.4%)

Plus 41 awaiting inspection and 30 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 41 awaiting inspection and 30 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Babergh: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Babergh?: The average food hygiene rating in Babergh is 4.77 out of 5, across 809 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Babergh compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 86.5% of rated premises in Babergh hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Babergh 78 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Babergh have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 700 food businesses in Babergh hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.5% of the 809 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Babergh have a low hygiene rating?: 20 food businesses in Babergh are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Babergh food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Babergh (880 establishments on record, 809 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Babergh

Pretty Little BakesRetailers - other · IP8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Premier Inn Ipswich Chantry ParkHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Premier Inn, Hadleigh Road, Sproughton, IPSWICH · IP8 3AR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
The Cock InnPub/bar/nightclub · The Cock Inn. The Cock Inn, Polstead Green, Polstead, COLCHESTER · CO6 5AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
shotley Kidzone - FOODZONECaring Premises · Shotley Kidzone Pre School. Shotley Kidzone Pre, Shotley Primary School, Main Road, Shotley · IP9 1NR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Events With S.A.I.LOther catering premises · Unit 14, South Suffolk Business Centre, Alexandra Road, SUDBURY · CO10 2ZX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Fergusons DelicatessenRetailers - other · 86 High Street, Hadleigh, IPSWICH, Suffolk · IP7 5EF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Hadleigh High AcademySchool/college/university · Hadleigh High School, Highlands Road, Hadleigh, IPSWICH · IP7 5HU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Runwood Homes LtdCaring Premises · Waterfield House Grays Close, Hadleigh, IPSWICH, Suffolk · IP7 6AG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Boy Mum BakesRetailers - other · IP8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
No More SorbetOther catering premises · IP9
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Waters Edge ProvisionsRetailers - other · CO10
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Jo Jo?s KitchenCaring Premises · Jo Jo's Kitchen 1 Sydney Brown Court, Tayler Road, Hadleigh, IPSWICH · IP7 5JJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Babergh

Boxford StoresRetailers - other · Boxford Stores And Post Office, 1 Swan Street, Boxford, SUDBURY · CO10 5NZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
Spar HadleighRetailers - other · 1-3 Long Bessels, Hadleigh, IPSWICH, Suffolk · IP7 5DB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 November 2024
Tacos El CatrinMobile caterer · Land south of, 22-24 Sprites Lane, Pinewood, IPSWICH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 November 2025
Azure Paradise ChineseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1 Poplar Road, Great Cornard, SUDBURY, Suffolk · CO10 0LH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 October 2025
The White Horse InnPub/bar/nightclub · White Horse, White Horse Hill, Tattingstone, IPSWICH · IP9 2NU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 July 2025
Howe and Co Fish and ChipsMobile caterer · CO10
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
BudgensRetailers - other · Hall Street, Long Melford, SUDBURY, Suffolk · CO10 9JG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 June 2025
Kings Head InnPub/bar/nightclub · 115 Bures Road, Great Cornard, SUDBURY · CO10 0JE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 May 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 880 real Food Standards Agency records for Babergh, of which 809 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.