Ambleside food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Suffolk
Ambleside holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 September 2021, 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: Ambleside Residential Home, Onehouse Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1QS
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Ambleside 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% | ← Ambleside | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ambleside 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 Ambleside, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchtime Company @ Stowmarket High School School/college/university | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Chilton Meadows Care Home Caring Premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Stowmarket Food Trailer Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Stowcare Ltd @ Chilton Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Pizza King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Meadow Egg Vending Machine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Foxglove Violet Hill Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Ambleside
What is Ambleside's food hygiene rating?
Ambleside has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 16 September 2021.
Is Ambleside 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ambleside last inspected?
Ambleside was last inspected on 16 September 2021, 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 Ambleside?
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 Ambleside compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Ambleside is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Ambleside 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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Ambleside is one of 244 rated food businesses in Stowmarket. See every hygiene rating in Stowmarket →
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