What is the average food hygiene rating in West Suffolk?

The average food hygiene rating in West Suffolk is 4.86 out of 5, across 1,488 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

90.9% of rated premises in West Suffolk hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 11.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks West Suffolk 27 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 West Suffolk have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,352 food businesses in West Suffolk hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 90.9% of the 1,488 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

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

18 food businesses in West Suffolk are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 West Suffolk food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for West Suffolk (1,726 establishments on record, 1,488 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 West Suffolk

In West Suffolk, 90.9% of 1,488 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.86/5. These figures cover 1,726 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

West Suffolk has 1,352 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,488 rated premises (90.9%). 18 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

5★ share: 90.9%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +11.2 pp
National rank: 27 / 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 West Suffolk

5★ Very Good

1,352 (90.9%)

4★ Good

93 (6.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

25 (1.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

5 (0.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

12 (0.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 154 awaiting inspection and 84 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 154 awaiting inspection and 84 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in West Suffolk: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in West Suffolk?: The average food hygiene rating in West Suffolk is 4.86 out of 5, across 1,488 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does West Suffolk compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 90.9% of rated premises in West Suffolk hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 11.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks West Suffolk 27 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 West Suffolk have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,352 food businesses in West Suffolk hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 90.9% of the 1,488 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in West Suffolk have a low hygiene rating?: 18 food businesses in West Suffolk are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 West Suffolk food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for West Suffolk (1,726 establishments on record, 1,488 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 West Suffolk

S & A CareCaring Premises · The Beeches Residential Home, 39-43 High Street, Ixworth, Suffolk · IP31 2HJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Caterlink at Castle Manor AcademySchool/college/university · Castle Manor Academy, Eastern Avenue, Haverhill, Suffolk · CB9 9JE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Smart Fish BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 25-27 Queen Street, Haverhill, Suffolk · CB9 9DZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Cappadocia Turkish meze and barRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 High Street, Mildenhall, Suffolk · IP28 7EQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 May 2026
LimeTakeaway/sandwich shop · 13 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk · IP32 6SP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 May 2026
The Horringer fish barTakeaway/sandwich shop · 18 Glastonbury Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk · IP33 2EX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 May 2026
All Saints HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · All Saints Hotel. All Saints Hotel, The Street, Fornham St Genevieve, Suffolk · IP28 6JQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
JuiceBrosRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5-6 The Chauntry Centre, High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk · CB9 8AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Ashmore Nursing HomeCaring Premises · Ashmore Nursing Home. Ashmore Nursing Home, Barningham Road, Stanton, Suffolk · IP31 2AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
Breakfast ClubSchool/college/university · The Pines Primary School, Manor Wood, Red Lodge, Suffolk · IP28 8WL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
Crown CateringOther catering premises · Main Kitchen, Tattersalls, The Avenue, Newmarket · CB8 9AU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
The Bull innHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · The Bull inn. The Bull Inn, The Street, Barton Mills, Suffolk · IP28 6AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026

Places needing improvement in West Suffolk

De Maravilla TapasRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 4 Charterhouse Trading Estate, Sturmer Road, Haverhill, Suffolk · CB9 7UU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 February 2025
Blue FigRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 34 Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk · IP33 1LW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 April 2026
AzureRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17 High Street, Brandon, Suffolk · IP27 0AQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 October 2025
China Garden Brandon LtdTakeaway/sandwich shop · 48 London Road, Brandon, Suffolk · IP27 0HY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 August 2025
Cherry Tree NewmarketPub/bar/nightclub · The Cherry Tree, 117 Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk · CB8 0EL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 January 2026
Gandhi Indian cuisineRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 12C High Street, Mildenhall, Suffolk · IP28 7EQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 May 2026
mithus continental martRetailers - other · Mithus Continental Mart, 17A High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk · CB9 8AD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 March 2026
Bueno Steak HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 4-5 Crown Walk, Newmarket, Suffolk · CB8 8NG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 April 2026

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 1,726 real Food Standards Agency records for West Suffolk, of which 1,488 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.