Old Newton Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Suffolk
Old Newton Methodist Church 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 8 November 2024, 20 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.
Address: Old Newton Methodist Church. Old Newton, Chapel Road, Old Newton, IP14 4PP
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Old Newton Methodist Church 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% | ← Old Newton Methodist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Newton Methodist Church 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 Old Newton Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church Institute Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Old Newton Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2013 |
| Bramley Barn Free Range Eggs Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| M and M Butchers Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| The Crown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2017 |
| Central England Cooperative Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2014 |
| Narey's Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about Old Newton Methodist Church
What is Old Newton Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Old Newton Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Old Newton Methodist Church 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 Old Newton Methodist Church last inspected?
Old Newton Methodist Church was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 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 Old Newton Methodist Church?
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 Old Newton Methodist Church compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Old Newton Methodist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Old Newton Methodist Church 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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