The Limes Retirement Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-11

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Limes Retirement Home is a other catering premises located at The Limes Retirement Home Ltd The Limes, Earlsford Road, Mellis, EYE, IP23 8DY, in the Mid Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Mid Suffolk oversees 838 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Mid Suffolk is 4.8 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Other catering premises
Address
The Limes Retirement Home Ltd The Limes, Earlsford Road, Mellis, EYE
Postcode
IP23 8DY
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1404486

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Limes Retirement Home?

The Limes Retirement Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Mid Suffolk.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a other catering premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Limes Retirement Home last inspected?

The Limes Retirement Home was last inspected on 2026-03-11. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Limes Retirement Home located?

The Limes Retirement Home is located at The Limes Retirement Home Ltd The Limes, Earlsford Road, Mellis, EYE , IP23 8DY, in the Mid Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP23 postcode area.