Bungay Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Bungay Stores Ltd 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 7 November 2018, more than 7 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 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 Stores Ltd 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 Stores Ltd | |
| 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 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 Bungay Stores Ltd 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 Stores Ltd, 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 |
| 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 Stores Ltd
What is Bungay Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Bungay Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 7 November 2018.
Is Bungay Stores Ltd 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 Stores Ltd last inspected?
Bungay Stores Ltd was last inspected on 7 November 2018, more than 7 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 Stores Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bungay Stores Ltd 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 Stores Ltd holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Bungay Stores Ltd 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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