Normans Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Suffolk
Normans Fish & Chips 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 6 June 2025, 13 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: 63 Bury Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1HD
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Normans Fish & Chips 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% | ← Normans Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Normans Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fritta Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Poppy's Childrens Daycare Nursery Caring Premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Ela Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Royal William Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2015 |
| Masonic Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Stow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Sparrowhawk's Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
Questions about Normans Fish & Chips
What is Normans Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Normans Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 6 June 2025.
Is Normans Fish & Chips 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 Normans Fish & Chips last inspected?
Normans Fish & Chips was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
How does Normans Fish & Chips compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Normans Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Normans Fish & Chips 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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Normans Fish & Chips is one of 244 rated food businesses in Stowmarket. See every hygiene rating in Stowmarket →
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