Fuel Efficient food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Fuel Efficient holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 August 2025, 10 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: Church Garage, Farnham Road, Snape, IP17 1QW
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Fuel Efficient sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ← Fuel Efficient | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Fuel Efficient 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 Fuel Efficient, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rather Splendid Events Other catering premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2014 |
| Marsh Farm Caravan Site Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2009 |
| Fresh Food Pantry Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2018 |
| MALT And Riverside Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Old Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2025 |
| Friday Street Farm Shop / Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Maximus Sustainable Fishing Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Fuel Efficient
What is Fuel Efficient's food hygiene rating?
Fuel Efficient has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Fuel Efficient safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fuel Efficient last inspected?
Fuel Efficient was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 10 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 Fuel Efficient?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fuel Efficient compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Fuel Efficient holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Fuel Efficient 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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