Rigbourne Hill Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Rigbourne Hill Convenience 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 10 January 2022, more than 4 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: 75 Rigbourne Hill, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9JQ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Rigbourne Hill Convenience among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Rigbourne Hill Convenience | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 Rigbourne Hill Convenience 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 Rigbourne Hill Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link Lunch Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Sweet Wishes And Dreams Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2022 |
| Sunshine Pre-school And Day Care LTD Caring Premises | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services At Beccles Free School School/college/university | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ellen's Ice Creams Mobile caterer | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2009 |
| Reach2 At Beccles Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| 01 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Rigbourne Hill Convenience
What is Rigbourne Hill Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Rigbourne Hill Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 10 January 2022.
Is Rigbourne Hill Convenience 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 Rigbourne Hill Convenience last inspected?
Rigbourne Hill Convenience was last inspected on 10 January 2022, more than 4 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 Rigbourne Hill Convenience?
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 Rigbourne Hill Convenience compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Rigbourne Hill Convenience is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Rigbourne Hill Convenience 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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