Costcutter Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Suffolk
Costcutter Supermarket 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 15 January 2025, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
96% of rated food businesses in East Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Suffolk ratings →
Address: Walnut Tree Avenue, Rendlesham, Suffolk, IP12 2GG
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How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter Supermarket sits behind roughly 1,951 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,951 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 10% | ← Costcutter Supermarket | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 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 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 Costcutter Supermarket 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 Costcutter Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rendlesham Wok Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Bar 23 Rendlesham Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Rendlesham Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
| The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Rendlesham Pop-up Community Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Rendlesham Care Centre Caring Premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Lotus House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2021 |
Questions about Costcutter Supermarket
What is Costcutter Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Costcutter Supermarket 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 Costcutter Supermarket last inspected?
Costcutter Supermarket was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 19 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 Costcutter Supermarket?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter Supermarket compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,280 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter Supermarket holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Costcutter Supermarket 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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