Filling Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Filling Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 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: Saxons Way, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8LU
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Filling Station 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% | ← Filling Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 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 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 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 Filling Station 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 Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Tulula's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2025 |
| Halesworth Community Larder Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Singtong Neeyom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Jubilee Court Other catering premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2013 |
| Allens Butchers Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about Filling Station
What is Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 22 September 2010.
Is Filling Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Filling Station last inspected?
Filling Station was last inspected on 22 September 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 Filling Station?
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 Filling Station compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Filling Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Filling Station 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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