Bargain Buys food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Babergh
Bargain Buys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 30 North Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1RD
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Bargain Buys 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% | ← Bargain Buys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Bargain Buys 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 Bargain Buys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradle Foods CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Direct Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Goodview Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Hot Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Liz's Kebab Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Mughal Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Oh my cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| North Street Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
Questions about Bargain Buys
What is Bargain Buys's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Buys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 13 April 2022.
Is Bargain Buys 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bargain Buys last inspected?
Bargain Buys was last inspected on 13 April 2022, more than 4 years 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 Bargain Buys?
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 Bargain Buys compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 806 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Bargain Buys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Bargain Buys 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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