Blue Orchard food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Suffolk
Blue Orchard 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 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Blue Orchid Chinese Takeaway Restaurant, The Street, Botesdale, IP22 1BS
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Blue Orchard 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% | ← Blue Orchard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Blue Orchard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Baked Apple Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Botesdale Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Santiago's Art Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Bell Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| Botesdale & Rickinghall Pre-School Caring Premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2016 |
| Rickinghall Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
Questions about Blue Orchard
What is Blue Orchard's food hygiene rating?
Blue Orchard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Blue Orchard 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 Blue Orchard last inspected?
Blue Orchard was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
How does Blue Orchard compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Orchard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Blue Orchard 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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