Saxon Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Saxon Wines 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 20 October 2021, 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: 18 Market Place, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1AG
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Saxon Wines among the 1,996 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 | 1,996 | 86% | ← Saxon Wines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 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 207 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 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 Saxon Wines 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 Saxon Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Stuffed Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Jinny's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Saxmundham Local Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Mandarin House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| Trawlers Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| ASIF Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
| Pizza Town Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Nowruz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
Questions about Saxon Wines
What is Saxon Wines's food hygiene rating?
Saxon Wines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 20 October 2021.
Is Saxon Wines 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 Saxon Wines last inspected?
Saxon Wines was last inspected on 20 October 2021, 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 Saxon Wines?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saxon Wines compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Saxon Wines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Saxon Wines 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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