Finneys food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid Suffolk
Finneys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2024, more than 2 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: 30A Barking Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, IP6 8ET
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Finneys 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% | ← Finneys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Finneys 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 Finneys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| Uvedale Hall Residential Home Caring Premises | 266 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| The Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| The Angel Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Huseyin Kara Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Rampant Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Wongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 379 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Finneys
What is Finneys's food hygiene rating?
Finneys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 18 June 2024.
Is Finneys 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Finneys last inspected?
Finneys was last inspected on 18 June 2024, more than 2 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 Finneys?
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 Finneys compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Finneys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Finneys 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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