The Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
The Village Store 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 28 February 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.
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: Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near The Village Store
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Village Store 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% | ← The Village Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 The Village Store 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 The Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 24 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
| Molly Blog Olde Sweet Shoppe Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2018 |
| The Teapot Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Charmaine Wilson Mobile caterer | 55 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 17 April 2026 |
| Legends (Bars) ltd Other catering premises | 55 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Stonham Aspal Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Woodfarm Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Primrose Plants and Produce Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Village Store
What is The Village Store's food hygiene rating?
The Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 28 February 2023.
Is The Village Store 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 The Village Store last inspected?
The Village Store was last inspected on 28 February 2023, more than 3 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 The Village Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village Store compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
85% of the 731 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Village Store 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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The Village Store is one of 245 rated food businesses in Stowmarket. See every hygiene rating in Stowmarket →
Mid Suffolk inspects and rates 862 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Mid Suffolk →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/
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