Metfield Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Metfield 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 26 February 2024, more than 2 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: Metfield Stores. Metfield Stores, The Street, Metfield, IP20 0LB
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Metfield Stores among the 623 places in Mid Suffolk 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 | 623 | 86% | ← Metfield Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Metfield 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 Metfield Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Farm Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Silva Kitchen and Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Oasis Camel Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| The Sir Alfred Munnings Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 September 2025 |
| Classic Ice Cream Bike Co Mobile caterer | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Tiddlywinks Nursery Caring Premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Fresssingfield General Stores Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Lunchtime Company @ Fressingfield Primary School School/college/university | 2.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Metfield Stores
What is Metfield Stores's food hygiene rating?
Metfield Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 26 February 2024.
Is Metfield 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 Metfield Stores last inspected?
Metfield Stores was last inspected on 26 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Metfield Stores?
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 Metfield Stores compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Metfield Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Metfield 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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