829 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.3% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Mid Suffolk 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.
Mid Suffolk currently has 829 registered food businesses. Of these, 736 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.3% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Tree | IP14 1LX | 0 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Place Farm Shop Ltd | IP21 4AD | 0 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Star Convenience Store | IP14 1AD | 0 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| The Kings Head | IP14 5SA | 0 | Feb 06, 2026 |
| Diamond | IP14 1AD | 1 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Eren fish and chips | IP14 1LX | 1 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Gislingham Village Store | IP23 8HS | 1 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Londis | IP14 1LX | 1 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Stow Food Wine | IP14 1AQ | 1 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| The Mandarin | IP14 4EF | 1 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| The Queens Head | IP23 7AB | 1 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Helmingham Primary School | IP14 6EX | 2 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Wongs | IP6 8AS | 2 | Aug 08, 2025 |
| Woolpit Bread Bin | IP30 9QH | 2 | Sep 02, 2024 |
| Woolpit Fish and Chip Shop | IP30 9QH | 2 | Oct 10, 2024 |
There are currently 628 food businesses in Mid Suffolk with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.3% 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 Mid Suffolk 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.