The Food Museum food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Suffolk
The Food Museum holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 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: The Food Museum. The Food Museum, Crowe Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1DL
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Food Museum 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% | ← The Food Museum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Food Museum 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 The Food Museum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Hall School School/college/university | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Stowcare Ltd Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| The Live Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Bella Sorrento Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Bossburger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about The Food Museum
What is The Food Museum's food hygiene rating?
The Food Museum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 31 March 2026.
Is The Food Museum 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Food Museum last inspected?
The Food Museum was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 The Food Museum?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Food Museum compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Food Museum is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Food Museum 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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