Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · East Suffolk
Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: Building 4, Bentwaters Park, Rendlesham, IP12 2TW
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate among the 1,994 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate 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 Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| P & A Harrison (Peter Harrison Chef) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Bentwaters Cold War Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2025 |
| The Diner At Bentwaters Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rendlesham Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Rendlesham Wok Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Bar 23 Rendlesham Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
Questions about Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate
What is Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate's food hygiene rating?
Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate last inspected?
Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate?
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 Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate 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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