Pilgrims' Friend Society food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Suffolk
Pilgrims' Friend Society 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 1 September 2025, 10 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: Pilgrim's Friend Society Finborough Court, Pilgrims Way, Great Finborough, IP14 3AY
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Pilgrims' Friend Society 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% | ← Pilgrims' Friend Society | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pilgrims' Friend Society 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 Pilgrims' Friend Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Finborough Primary School School/college/university | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2017 |
| Primary School School/college/university | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2017 |
| The Chestnut Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Finborough School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Granary Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Stowmarket Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Pilgrims' Friend Society
What is Pilgrims' Friend Society's food hygiene rating?
Pilgrims' Friend Society has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 1 September 2025.
Is Pilgrims' Friend Society 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 Pilgrims' Friend Society last inspected?
Pilgrims' Friend Society was last inspected on 1 September 2025, 10 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 Pilgrims' Friend Society?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pilgrims' Friend Society compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Pilgrims' Friend Society is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Pilgrims' Friend Society 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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