Rolfes of Elmswell food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Rolfes of Elmswell 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 19 November 2025, 7 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: Elmswell Butchers, Station Road, Elmswell, IP30 9HD
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Rolfes of Elmswell 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% | ← Rolfes of Elmswell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Rolfes of Elmswell 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 Rolfes of Elmswell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| mace store Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| The Best Kebab Van Mobile caterer | 57 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Street Farm Day Nursery Other catering premises | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 August 2024 |
| Walking Wok Other catering premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| East of England Co-op Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Cookie Corner Other catering premises | 359 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2023 |
Questions about Rolfes of Elmswell
What is Rolfes of Elmswell's food hygiene rating?
Rolfes of Elmswell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Rolfes of Elmswell 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 Rolfes of Elmswell last inspected?
Rolfes of Elmswell was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 months 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 Rolfes of Elmswell?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rolfes of Elmswell compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Rolfes of Elmswell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Rolfes of Elmswell 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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