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
The rating dates from 16 September 2025, 9 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: Rolfe's of Walsham The Butchers Shop, The Street, Walsham le Willows, IP31 3AZ
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Rolfe's of Walsham 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% | ← Rolfe's of Walsham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 |
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 16 September 2025.
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 16 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
How does Rolfe's of Walsham compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 729 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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