Hyams Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Suffolk
Hyams Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 March 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: 13 Market Hill, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AA
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Hyams Bakery sits behind roughly 1,349 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ← Hyams Bakery | |
| 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 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 Hyams Bakery 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 Hyams Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flintknappers Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2017 |
| Peach Bower Chinese Restaurant And Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Azure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 October 2025 |
| El Greco Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 April 2026 |
| No 30 coffee lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Forest Academy School/college/university | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2018 |
Questions about Hyams Bakery
What is Hyams Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Hyams Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Hyams Bakery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hyams Bakery last inspected?
Hyams Bakery was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 Hyams Bakery?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hyams Bakery compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Hyams Bakery holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Hyams Bakery 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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