Prime Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Suffolk
Prime Convenience holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: 14 Old Barrack Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4EX
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Prime Convenience 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% | ← Prime Convenience | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Prime 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 Prime Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2009 |
| Jubilee House Caring Premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services At St Marys CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| East Of England Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2022 |
| Kyson Primary School (Wrap Around Care) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Notcutts Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Dobbies Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Prime Convenience
What is Prime Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Prime Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Prime Convenience 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Prime Convenience last inspected?
Prime Convenience was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Prime Convenience?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prime Convenience 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 Prime Convenience holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Prime 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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