Meet 'n' Eat food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid Suffolk
Meet 'n' Eat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 January 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: Great Blakenham Parish Rooms, Mill Lane, Great Blakenham, IP6 0NJ
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Meet 'n' Eat among the 625 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 | 625 | 86% | ← Meet 'n' Eat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 121 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 Meet 'n' Eat 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 Meet 'n' Eat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Indian Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| The Travelling Fryer Mobile caterer | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Jo-s Catering Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| The Sorrel Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Primary Homecare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Barham Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| The Old Dairy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
Questions about Meet 'n' Eat
What is Meet 'n' Eat's food hygiene rating?
Meet 'n' Eat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 7 January 2022.
Is Meet 'n' Eat 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meet 'n' Eat last inspected?
Meet 'n' Eat was last inspected on 7 January 2022, more than 4 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 Meet 'n' Eat?
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 Meet 'n' Eat compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Meet 'n' Eat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Meet 'n' Eat 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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