Grays Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Babergh
Grays Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 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: 169 Angel Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5BY
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Grays Takeaway among the 696 places in Babergh 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Grays Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 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 Grays Takeaway 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 Grays Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Hadleigh Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 June 2026 |
| The Eight Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Pizza Time Plus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2025 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Parkside Pre-School Caring Premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2018 |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hadleigh School/college/university | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| The Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
Questions about Grays Takeaway
What is Grays Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Grays Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Grays Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grays Takeaway last inspected?
Grays Takeaway was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Grays Takeaway?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grays Takeaway compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Grays Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Grays Takeaway 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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