Church Institute food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Suffolk
Church Institute holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 8 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: Church Institute. Church Institute, London Road, Brandon, IP27 0JA
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Church Institute 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% | ← Church Institute | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Church Institute 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 Church Institute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Brandon Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 August 2025 |
| Star Brandon Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Brandon tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Breakfast and After School Club Caring Premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Forest Academy School/college/university | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Azure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 October 2025 |
| El Greco Takeaway/sandwich shop | 259 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 April 2026 |
| Flintknappers Pub/bar/nightclub | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2017 |
Questions about Church Institute
What is Church Institute's food hygiene rating?
Church Institute has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Church Institute 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Church Institute last inspected?
Church Institute was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 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 Church Institute?
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 Church Institute 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 Church Institute is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Church Institute 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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