Thomas Ridley Foodservice food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · West Suffolk
Thomas Ridley Foodservice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 July 2018, more than 8 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: Thomas Ridley And Son, Maxwell Road, Rougham, IP30 9ND
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Thomas Ridley Foodservice among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Thomas Ridley Foodservice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Thomas Ridley Foodservice 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 Thomas Ridley Foodservice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Budgens @ West Suffolk Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Forage & Season Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Caterlink at Sybil Andrews Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Gather & Gather Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| BPHA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Thomas Ridley Foodservice
What is Thomas Ridley Foodservice's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Ridley Foodservice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 5 July 2018.
Is Thomas Ridley Foodservice 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thomas Ridley Foodservice last inspected?
Thomas Ridley Foodservice was last inspected on 5 July 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thomas Ridley Foodservice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thomas Ridley Foodservice compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Ridley Foodservice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Thomas Ridley Foodservice 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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