1,726 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.9 out of 5. 90.7% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in West 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.
West Suffolk currently has 1,726 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,469 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 90.7% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.9 out of 5. There are currently 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Maravilla Tapas | CB9 7UU | 0 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Abhia Supermarket Ltd T/A Newmarket Food Store | CB8 0HT | 1 | Nov 29, 2025 |
| Azure | IP27 0AQ | 1 | Oct 23, 2025 |
| China Garden Brandon Ltd | IP27 0HY | 1 | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Crown and castle | IP28 6QU | 1 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Eastcotts Nursing Home | CB9 | 1 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Flempton Golf Club | IP28 6EQ | 1 | Aug 23, 2025 |
| Kedington Butchers | CB9 7PR | 1 | Aug 07, 2025 |
| mithus continental mart | CB9 8AD | 1 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Sunlight Chinese Takeaway | CB8 0AB | 1 | Nov 01, 2025 |
| Golden Bowl | CB8 8EQ | 2 | Nov 15, 2025 |
| Haifa supermarket & Halal butchers | CB9 8AH | 2 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar | CB8 7EW | 2 | Sep 06, 2025 |
| The Fountain Restaurant | CB8 9AP | 2 | Jul 09, 2024 |
| The Fox Inn | CB8 8TR | 2 | Feb 04, 2025 |
There are currently 1,333 food businesses in West Suffolk with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 90.7% 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 West 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.