Wickham House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Wickham House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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: Lehmann House, Church Terrace, Wickham Market, IP13 0SG
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Wickham House among the 1,996 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 | 1,996 | 86% | ← Wickham House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 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 207 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 Wickham House 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 Wickham House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Lion Herba Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Wickham Market Store And Post Office Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Cinico Ltd/The Flaming Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 December 2025 |
| Cafe 46 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 208 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 July 2022 |
| E W Revett & Son Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| The Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Wickham House
What is Wickham House's food hygiene rating?
Wickham House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Wickham House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wickham House last inspected?
Wickham House was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Wickham House?
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 Wickham House compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Wickham House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Wickham House 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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