W J Seppings Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
W J Seppings Ltd 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 1 October 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
96% of rated food businesses in East Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Suffolk ratings →
Address: 9 Hungate, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9TT
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts W J Seppings Ltd among the 1,951 places in East 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 | 1,951 | 86% | ← W J Seppings Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 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 W J Seppings Ltd 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 W J Seppings Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken 2000 Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 14 November 2025 |
| Baileys Delicatessen Other catering premises | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Pearl River Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Reset Clinic Ltd Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bombay Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2026 |
| Momo Market Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Twyfords Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about W J Seppings Ltd
What is W J Seppings Ltd's food hygiene rating?
W J Seppings Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 1 October 2024.
Is W J Seppings Ltd 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 W J Seppings Ltd last inspected?
W J Seppings Ltd was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at W J Seppings Ltd?
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 W J Seppings Ltd compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,280 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and W J Seppings Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects W J Seppings Ltd 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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W J Seppings Ltd is one of 144 rated food businesses in Beccles. See every hygiene rating in Beccles →
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