Munchy Seeds food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · East Suffolk
Munchy Seeds holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2023, more than 3 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: Units 6A And 6B, Eastlands Industrial Estate, Eastlands Road, IP16 4LL
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Munchy Seeds among the 1,994 places in East 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Munchy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 Very 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 Munchy Seeds 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 Munchy Seeds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Krafty Braumeister Limited Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Purely Pesto Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Bake N Butty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Lunchtime Company At Alde Valley Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Yuan Feng Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Coastal Gals Un Limited Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Giri Trading Ltd T/A Leiston Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Seahawks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
Questions about Munchy Seeds
What is Munchy Seeds's food hygiene rating?
Munchy Seeds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 27 March 2023.
Is Munchy Seeds 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Munchy Seeds last inspected?
Munchy Seeds was last inspected on 27 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Munchy Seeds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Munchy Seeds compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Munchy Seeds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Munchy Seeds 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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