Simpsons Sweet Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Simpsons Sweet Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 July 2025, 12 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 Bridge Street, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9DP
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Simpsons Sweet Shop 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 | 212 | 9% | ← Simpsons Sweet Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Simpsons Sweet Shop 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 Simpsons Sweet Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221B Bakers Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Zorbas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Hambling Catering Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Framlingham Pizza & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Framlingham Local Stores Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 February 2025 |
| East Of England Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2018 |
| Leo's Delicatessen Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 August 2025 |
| Curry India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Simpsons Sweet Shop
What is Simpsons Sweet Shop's food hygiene rating?
Simpsons Sweet Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Simpsons Sweet Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Simpsons Sweet Shop last inspected?
Simpsons Sweet Shop was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 Simpsons Sweet Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Simpsons Sweet Shop compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Simpsons Sweet Shop holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Simpsons Sweet Shop 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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