A Slice of New York food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
A Slice of New York holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 March 2025, 16 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: 11a Friars Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2AA
How it compares in Babergh
A 2 is rare: only 9 of 807 rated places in Babergh score this low, about one in 90. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 696 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ← A Slice of New York | |
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 A Slice of New York the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to A Slice of New York, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| David's Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Davids Bistro and Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Lara Meze and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Painters at the Angel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Colemans Butchers Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Colemans Butchers Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Mr T Chambers Village Foods Mobile caterer | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Mr T Chambers Village Foods Mobile caterer | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about A Slice of New York
What is A Slice of New York's food hygiene rating?
A Slice of New York has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Babergh Council on 11 March 2025.
Is A Slice of New York safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was A Slice of New York last inspected?
A Slice of New York was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 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 A Slice of New York?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A Slice of New York compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, while A Slice of New York holds a 2. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects A Slice of New York 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Babergh, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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