CJ's Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
CJ's Sandwich Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 July 2025, 11 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: 133 High Street, Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9EP
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts CJ's Sandwich Bar among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← CJ's Sandwich Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 CJ's Sandwich Bar 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 CJ's Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trawlers Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Rising Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Lakenheath Football Club Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2020 |
| Lakenheath Sports Pavillion Other catering premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2013 |
| Bar Village Hall Ltd Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Lakenheath NEW Social & Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Lakenheath Peace Memorial Hall Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Lakenheath Community Centre Other catering premises | 318 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about CJ's Sandwich Bar
What is CJ's Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
CJ's Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 25 July 2025.
Is CJ's Sandwich Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was CJ's Sandwich Bar last inspected?
CJ's Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 25 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at CJ's Sandwich Bar?
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 CJ's Sandwich Bar compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and CJ's Sandwich Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects CJ's Sandwich Bar 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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