National Horseracing Museum food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
National Horseracing Museum 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 9 October 2017, more than 8 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: Palace House Trading Ltd The National, 99 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8JH
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts National Horseracing Museum 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% | ← National Horseracing Museum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 National Horseracing Museum 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 National Horseracing Museum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon's Toymaster Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Jockey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2022 |
| PizzaExpress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Calzone House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| King Edward VII Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
| New Look Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2017 |
| MERKUR Slots Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
Questions about National Horseracing Museum
What is National Horseracing Museum's food hygiene rating?
National Horseracing Museum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 9 October 2017.
Is National Horseracing Museum 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 National Horseracing Museum last inspected?
National Horseracing Museum was last inspected on 9 October 2017, more than 8 years 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 National Horseracing Museum?
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 National Horseracing Museum 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 National Horseracing Museum is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects National Horseracing Museum 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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