1,479 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 89.6% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,479 registered food businesses for West Suffolk. Of these, 1,419 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 89.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 26 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 66 Haverhill | CB9 8AR | 0 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Abhia Supermarket Ltd T/A Newmarket Food Store | CB8 0HT | 1 | Nov 29, 2025 |
| Ali Supermarket | CB8 8DN | 1 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Amber's Cafe | CB9 9EF | 1 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Anatolia Kebab House | IP28 8AJ | 1 | Aug 01, 2026 |
| Asian spice tandoori | CB9 9EF | 1 | Jun 13, 2026 |
| Azure | IP27 0AQ | 1 | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Bueno Steak House | CB8 8NG | 1 | Apr 18, 2026 |
| Cafe Kottani | IP33 1DW | 1 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Newmarket | CB8 0EL | 1 | Jan 25, 2026 |
| Edis of Ely | IP33 1SQ | 1 | Sep 03, 2026 |
| Europa B Ltd | IP33 1LA | 1 | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Gandhi Indian cuisine | IP28 7EQ | 1 | May 16, 2026 |
| Golden Horse Rosiebay limited | CB8 0HZ | 1 | Jul 04, 2026 |
| Greggs | CB8 8LB | 1 | Jul 19, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,271 food businesses in West Suffolk with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 89.6% 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.