woolpit service station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Babergh
woolpit service station 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 10 April 2026, 3 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: Woolpit Service Station WSS Retail Ltd Petrol, Costcutter Supermarket, Church Street, IP30 9QT
How it compares in Babergh
That puts woolpit service station among the 695 places in Babergh 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 | 695 | 86% | ← woolpit service station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 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 woolpit service station 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 woolpit service station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolpit Bread Bin Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 March 2026 |
| Woolpit Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Tea Cups Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Woolpit Institute Lunch Club Other catering premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Woolpit Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| East of England Co-Op Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| The Bull Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Woolpit Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about woolpit service station
What is woolpit service station's food hygiene rating?
woolpit service station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 10 April 2026.
Is woolpit service station 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 woolpit service station last inspected?
woolpit service station was last inspected on 10 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at woolpit service station?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does woolpit service station compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 805 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and woolpit service station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects woolpit service station 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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