Suffolk Wildlife Trust food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Suffolk
Suffolk Wildlife Trust holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 August 2023, more than 2 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: Bradfield Woods, Felsham Road, Gedding, IP30 0AQ
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Suffolk Wildlife Trust among the 623 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 | 623 | 86% | ← Suffolk Wildlife Trust | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 123 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 Suffolk Wildlife Trust 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 Suffolk Wildlife Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 September 2025 |
| Bradfield St George Village Hall: Bradfield Nights Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2022 |
| Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Rougham Post Office and Stores Retailers - other | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Spud & Slice Mobile caterer | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Bennett Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Cockfield Village Store Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rattlesden Community Shop Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Suffolk Wildlife Trust
What is Suffolk Wildlife Trust's food hygiene rating?
Suffolk Wildlife Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 23 August 2023.
Is Suffolk Wildlife Trust 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Suffolk Wildlife Trust last inspected?
Suffolk Wildlife Trust was last inspected on 23 August 2023, more than 2 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 Suffolk Wildlife Trust?
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 Suffolk Wildlife Trust compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Suffolk Wildlife Trust is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Suffolk Wildlife Trust 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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