Rolfe's of Walsham food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Rolfe's of Walsham 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
This is a fresh result: Rolfe's of Walsham was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Suffolk ratings →
Address: Rolfe's of Walsham The Butchers Shop, The Street, Walsham le Willows, IP31 3AZ
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How this rating has changed
Rolfe's of Walsham was re-inspected on 6 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Rolfe's of Walsham among the 624 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 85% 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 | 85% | ← Rolfe's of Walsham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Rolfe's of Walsham 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 Rolfe's of Walsham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Walsham Store Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 March 2026 |
| The Blue Boar Pub/bar/nightclub | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Walsham Primary School School/college/university | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Walsham le Willows Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Little Willows Pre-School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Rolfe's of Walsham
What is Rolfe's of Walsham's food hygiene rating?
Rolfe's of Walsham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 6 August 2026.
Is Rolfe's of Walsham 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 Rolfe's of Walsham last inspected?
Rolfe's of Walsham was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month 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 Rolfe's of Walsham?
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 Rolfe's of Walsham compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
85% of the 731 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Rolfe's of Walsham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Rolfe's of Walsham 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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