The Burrow food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
The Burrow holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 September 2024, 21 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.
Address: 48 St Marys Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Burrow sits behind roughly 2,206 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ← The Burrow | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Burrow 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 The Burrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Aspens Services At St Edmunds County Primary School School/college/university | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Bungay Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Pex Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Skyways Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| St Edmunds Church Hall Other catering premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2015 |
| The Street Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Bungay Shopper Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 November 2010 |
Questions about The Burrow
What is The Burrow's food hygiene rating?
The Burrow has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Suffolk Council on 18 September 2024.
Is The Burrow safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Burrow last inspected?
The Burrow was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 The Burrow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Burrow 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 The Burrow holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Burrow 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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