Montaz food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Suffolk
Montaz 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 1 December 2025, 7 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: Montaz Newmarket Dine Ltd, 30 Old Station Road, Newmarket, CB8 8DN
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Montaz 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% | ← Montaz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Montaz 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 Montaz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Supermarket Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Nancy's Teashop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| New Ocean City Chinese Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| BP Hyperion SF Connect Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Majestic Wine Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2019 |
| Hmmburger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Open7curry ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Montaz
What is Montaz's food hygiene rating?
Montaz has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Montaz 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 Montaz last inspected?
Montaz was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 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 Montaz?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Montaz 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 Montaz is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Montaz 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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