Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Suffolk
Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop 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 23 May 2023, more than 3 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: Unit 2, Huis Building, School Road, IP30 9EG
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop 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% | ← Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmswells Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Wesley Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Walking Wok Other catering premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 313 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 August 2024 |
| East of England Co-op Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| The Best Kebab Van Mobile caterer | 356 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rolfes of Elmswell Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| mace store Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
Questions about Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop
What is Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 23 May 2023.
Is Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop 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 Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop last inspected?
Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop was last inspected on 23 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
How does Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop 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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