Best One food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Best One holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 15 January 2020, more than 6 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: 83 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8JH
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Best One 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% | ← Best One | |
| 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 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 Best One 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 Best One, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Horseracing Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2022 |
| Jockey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Moon's Toymaster Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Calzone House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| King Edward VII Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
| New Look Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2017 |
| Ajwa Delights Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2025 |
Questions about Best One
What is Best One's food hygiene rating?
Best One has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 15 January 2020.
Is Best One 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Best One last inspected?
Best One was last inspected on 15 January 2020, more than 6 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 Best One?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Best One 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 Best One holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Best One 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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