MT TapperS food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
MT TapperS holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 May 2025, 14 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: The Moon And Sixpence, Newbourne Road, Martlesham, IP12 4PP
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts MT TapperS 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% | ← MT TapperS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 MT TapperS 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 MT TapperS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior At BT Adastral Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Lounge 25 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2015 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Michaels Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2026 |
| Costa (Drive Thru) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| McDonald's Restaurants Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2018 |
Questions about MT TapperS
What is MT TapperS's food hygiene rating?
MT TapperS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 11 May 2025.
Is MT TapperS 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was MT TapperS last inspected?
MT TapperS was last inspected on 11 May 2025, 14 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 MT TapperS?
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 MT TapperS 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 MT TapperS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects MT TapperS 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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