A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station 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 10 August 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: A W And D Hammond Ltd, Norwich Road, Halesworth, IP19 8BU
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station 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% | ← A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station | |
| 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 A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol 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 A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Sewter Primary School - ASSET Nourish School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Edgar Sewter Playschool School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2012 |
| Chinny's Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd Mobile caterer | 132 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| New Cut Arts Centre Other catering premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Halesworth United Reformed Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Happy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 291 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2024 |
| Seashell Takeaway/sandwich shop | 291 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station
What is A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station's food hygiene rating?
A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 10 August 2011.
Is A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station 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 A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station last inspected?
A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station was last inspected on 10 August 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 A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station 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 A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol 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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