Bank House Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Babergh
Bank House Stores 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 14 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: Living Accommodation At Stores And Post Office, 118-122 High Street, Bildeston, IP7 7EB
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Bank House Stores 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% | ← Bank House Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 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 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 Bank House Stores 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 Bank House Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bildeston Crown Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Chamberlin Hall Other catering premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Bildeston Baptist Church Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| The Detox Barn Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2020 |
Questions about Bank House Stores
What is Bank House Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bank House Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Bank House Stores 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 Bank House Stores last inspected?
Bank House Stores was last inspected on 14 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 Bank House Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bank House Stores compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Bank House Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Bank House Stores 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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