The Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
The Village Store 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 2011, more than 14 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: 16 High Street, Wangford, Beccles, NR34 8RA
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Village Store 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 | 213 | 9% | ← The Village Store | |
| 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 201 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 The Village Store 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 The Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Wangford & District Afternoon Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Butterflies Children Centre Caring Premises | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2011 |
| Wangford Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2016 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Wangford Service Station Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2011 |
Questions about The Village Store
What is The Village Store's food hygiene rating?
The Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 25 November 2011.
Is The Village Store 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 The Village Store last inspected?
The Village Store was last inspected on 25 November 2011, more than 14 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 The Village Store?
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 The Village Store compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Village Store holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Village Store 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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The Village Store is one of 146 rated food businesses in Beccles. See every hygiene rating in Beccles →
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