Stanton Service Station. food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Stanton Service 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 31 March 2023, more than 3 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: Stanton Service Station, Bury Road, Stanton, IP31 2BZ
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Stanton Service Station. 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% | ← Stanton Service Station. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Stanton Service 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 Stanton Service Station., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Bowls Club Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Stanton Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 October 2020 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Stanton Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Hillcrest Nurseries Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Robert Arnold Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Six Bells Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Stanton Service Station.
What is Stanton Service Station.'s food hygiene rating?
Stanton Service Station. has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 31 March 2023.
Is Stanton Service 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 Stanton Service Station. last inspected?
Stanton Service Station. was last inspected on 31 March 2023, more than 3 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 Stanton Service Station.?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Stanton Service Station. 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 Stanton Service Station. is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Stanton Service 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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