Rattlesden Community Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Rattlesden Community Shop 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 16 December 2025, 6 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: Rattlesden Community Shop. Rattlesden, St Nicholas Close, Rattlesden, IP30 0RL
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Rattlesden Community Shop among the 624 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 | 624 | 86% | ← Rattlesden Community Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 122 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 Very 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 Rattlesden Community Shop 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 Rattlesden Community Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesden Playgroup Caring Premises | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2019 |
| The Brewers Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| The Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
| Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy School/college/university | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Rattlesden Community Shop
What is Rattlesden Community Shop's food hygiene rating?
Rattlesden Community Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Rattlesden Community Shop 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 Rattlesden Community Shop last inspected?
Rattlesden Community Shop was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 Rattlesden Community Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rattlesden Community Shop compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 729 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Rattlesden Community Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Rattlesden Community Shop 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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