The Hungry Stag Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Suffolk
The Hungry Stag Cafe 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 12 March 2026, 4 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 Hungry Stag Cafe The Hungry Stag Cafe, Old A45, Woolpit, IP30 9FX
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Hungry Stag Cafe 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 Hungry Stag Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hungry Stag Cafe 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 Hungry Stag Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolpit Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| woolpit service station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Woolpit Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Woolpit Bread Bin Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 March 2026 |
| Woolpit Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Tea Cups Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Woolpit Institute Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| East of England Co-Op Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about The Hungry Stag Cafe
What is The Hungry Stag Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Hungry Stag Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 12 March 2026.
Is The Hungry Stag Cafe 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 Hungry Stag Cafe last inspected?
The Hungry Stag Cafe was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 Hungry Stag Cafe?
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 The Hungry Stag Cafe 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 Hungry Stag Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Hungry Stag Cafe 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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