Bungay Shopper food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Bungay Shopper holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 November 2010, more than 15 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 St Marys Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Bungay Shopper sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ← Bungay Shopper | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Bungay Shopper 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 Bungay Shopper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bungay Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Pex Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Skyways Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| St Edmunds Church Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2015 |
| The Street Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Bungay Stores Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 7 November 2018 |
| Suffolk Stonehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Fleece Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 4 - Good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about Bungay Shopper
What is Bungay Shopper's food hygiene rating?
Bungay Shopper has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 25 November 2010.
Is Bungay Shopper safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bungay Shopper last inspected?
Bungay Shopper was last inspected on 25 November 2010, more than 15 years 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 Bungay Shopper?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bungay Shopper compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Bungay Shopper holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Bungay Shopper 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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