Ultimate Joint food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Ultimate Joint 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 2 December 2009, more than 16 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Highways, Finningham Road, Rickinghall Superior, IP22 1LP
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Ultimate Joint 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% | ← Ultimate Joint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ultimate Joint 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 Ultimate Joint, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Orchid Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 August 2024 |
| Rickinghall Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| The Bell Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| Botesdale Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Santiago's Art Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Baked Apple Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Blue Orchard Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Botesdale & Rickinghall Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2016 |
Questions about Ultimate Joint
What is Ultimate Joint's food hygiene rating?
Ultimate Joint has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 2 December 2009.
Is Ultimate Joint 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 Ultimate Joint last inspected?
Ultimate Joint was last inspected on 2 December 2009, more than 16 years 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 Ultimate Joint?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ultimate Joint compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Ultimate Joint is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Ultimate Joint 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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