Melons Green Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Melons Green Limited 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 27 June 2025, 12 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: 50 Thoroughfare, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8AR
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Melons Green Limited 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% | ← Melons Green Limited | |
| 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 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 Melons Green Limited 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 Melons Green Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Bakery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 4 - Good | 31 March 2025 |
| Rhubarb & Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| The Tudor Bakehouse Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| The Halesworth Florist & Greengrocer Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2017 |
| The Angel And Cleone's Italian Restaurant Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Focus Organic Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| YouDrink Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Melons Green Limited
What is Melons Green Limited's food hygiene rating?
Melons Green Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 27 June 2025.
Is Melons Green Limited 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 Melons Green Limited last inspected?
Melons Green Limited was last inspected on 27 June 2025, 12 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 Melons Green Limited?
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 Melons Green Limited 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 Melons Green Limited holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Melons Green Limited 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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