Websters The Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Websters The Newsagent holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 July 2011, more than 14 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: 50 High Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6QW
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Websters The Newsagent sits behind roughly 623 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 623 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ← Websters The Newsagent | |
| 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 123 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Websters The Newsagent 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 Websters The Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debenham Fish & Chips Shop Villetek Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| The Woolpack Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2024 |
| The Suffolk Wild Flour Pizza Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| River Green Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| W A Ward Greengrocers Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2021 |
| Deben Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| The Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Brufords Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Websters The Newsagent
What is Websters The Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Websters The Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 23 July 2011.
Is Websters The Newsagent safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Websters The Newsagent last inspected?
Websters The Newsagent was last inspected on 23 July 2011, more than 14 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 Websters The Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Websters The Newsagent compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Websters The Newsagent holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Websters The Newsagent 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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