Suffolk Stonehouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Suffolk Stonehouse holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 6 March 2025, 16 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: 18 St Marys Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Suffolk Stonehouse 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% | ← Suffolk Stonehouse | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Suffolk Stonehouse 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 Suffolk Stonehouse, 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 Shopper Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 25 November 2010 |
| Bungay Stores Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 7 November 2018 |
| The Fleece Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 4 - Good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about Suffolk Stonehouse
What is Suffolk Stonehouse's food hygiene rating?
Suffolk Stonehouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Suffolk Stonehouse 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Suffolk Stonehouse last inspected?
Suffolk Stonehouse was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 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 Suffolk Stonehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Suffolk Stonehouse 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 Suffolk Stonehouse holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Suffolk Stonehouse 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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