St Mary's House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
St Mary's House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: St Marys House, 52-54 Earsham Street, Bungay, NR35 1AQ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts St Mary's House among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ← St Mary's House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At St Mary's House none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to St Mary's House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Sweet For You Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2014 |
| Earsham Street Fish Company Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Little Green Wholefood Shop Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2010 |
| Mermaid Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 March 2025 |
| Source Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 December 2024 |
| Earsham Street Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Baked. On Earsham Street Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| The Forequarter Butchery Retailers - other | 71 yards away | Awaiting publication |
Questions about St Mary's House
What is St Mary's House's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 16 January 2025.
Is St Mary's House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Mary's House last inspected?
St Mary's House was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Mary's House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Mary's House compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects St Mary's House and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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