What is the average food hygiene rating in Mid Suffolk?

The average food hygiene rating in Mid Suffolk is 4.77 out of 5, across 725 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Mid Suffolk compare with the national average for food hygiene?

85.5% of rated premises in Mid Suffolk hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Mid Suffolk 98 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 Mid Suffolk have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

620 food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.5% of the 725 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Mid Suffolk have a low hygiene rating?

12 food businesses in Mid Suffolk are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 Mid Suffolk food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Mid Suffolk (832 establishments on record, 725 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 Mid Suffolk

In Mid Suffolk, 85.5% of 725 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 832 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Mid Suffolk has 620 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 725 rated premises (85.5%). 12 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 85.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +5.8 pp
National rank: 98 / 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 Mid Suffolk

5★ Very Good

620 (85.5%)

4★ Good

67 (9.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

26 (3.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

2 (0.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (1.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.3%)

Plus 55 awaiting inspection and 52 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 55 awaiting inspection and 52 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Mid Suffolk: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Mid Suffolk?: The average food hygiene rating in Mid Suffolk is 4.77 out of 5, across 725 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Mid Suffolk compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 85.5% of rated premises in Mid Suffolk hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Mid Suffolk 98 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 Mid Suffolk have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 620 food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.5% of the 725 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Mid Suffolk have a low hygiene rating?: 12 food businesses in Mid Suffolk are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 Mid Suffolk food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Mid Suffolk (832 establishments on record, 725 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 Mid Suffolk

This Is CakeOther catering premises · IP30
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Crown InnPub/bar/nightclub · 9 Ipswich Road, Claydon, IPSWICH · IP6 0AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
The Bramford CockPub/bar/nightclub · Cock Inn, The Street, Bramford, IPSWICH · IP8 4ED
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
The Pig PantryMobile caterer · IP21
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Bakes By AliceRetailers - other · IP31
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Stradbroke Baptist ChapelOther catering premises · Stradbroke Baptist Chapel. Stradbroke Baptist, Laxfield Road, Stradbroke, EYE · IP21 5HX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
A Tibbenham & SonRetailers - other · IP21
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
KellycakesRetailers - other · IP14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Huseyin KaraTakeaway/sandwich shop · Needham Chippy 11 High Street, Needham Market, IPSWICH, Suffolk · IP6 8AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Osier CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Marys And St Peters Church, Station Road West, STOWMARKET, Suffolk · IP14 1ES
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Thurston Priory SchoolSchool/college/university · Aspire Sendat Academy, School Lane, Thurston, BURY ST EDMUNDS · IP31 3RY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
Cherry on TopRetailers - other · IP14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026

Places needing improvement in Mid Suffolk

Star Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 44 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET, Suffolk · IP14 1AD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 June 2025
The Kings HeadPub/bar/nightclub · The Kings Head. The Kings Head, Old Market Street, Mendlesham, STOWMARKET · IP14 5SA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2026
Premier Walsham StoreRetailers - other · Linton House, The Street, Walsham le Willows, BURY ST EDMUNDS · IP31 3AZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 March 2026
Woolpit Fish and Chip ShopTakeaway/sandwich shop · Woolpit Fish And Chip Shop. Woolpit Fish And, The Street, Woolpit, BURY ST EDMUNDS · IP30 9QH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 May 2026
Cabbages & KingsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 127 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET, Suffolk · IP14 1BB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 April 2026
DiamondRetailers - other · 48 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET, Suffolk · IP14 1AD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 June 2025
LondisRetailers - other · Londis Stores, 1 Wolsey Road, STOWMARKET, Suffolk · IP14 1LX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 December 2025
Gislingham Village StoreRetailers - other · Gislingham Village Store. Gislingham Village Store, High Street, Gislingham, EYE · IP23 8HS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 December 2025

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 832 real Food Standards Agency records for Mid Suffolk, of which 725 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.