Pagoda House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Suffolk
Pagoda House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 2025, 15 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 High Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AQ
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Pagoda House 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% | ← Pagoda House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pagoda House 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 Pagoda House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Baptist Church Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Brandon Butchers Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Centre cafe and restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Jean Paul Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Kings Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 January 2025 |
| GoldenFriedChicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 December 2024 |
| The Bell Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Spar - Barrels Superstore Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Pagoda House
What is Pagoda House's food hygiene rating?
Pagoda House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Pagoda House 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pagoda House last inspected?
Pagoda House was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 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 Pagoda House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Pagoda House 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 Pagoda House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Pagoda House 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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