Empanda food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Empanda holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 April 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: Brandon Day Centre, Heathcote House, Warren Close, IP27 0EE
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Empanda 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% | ← Empanda | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Empanda 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 Empanda, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Day Centre Caring Premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Heathcote House Caring Premises | 59 yards away | Exempt | |
| Fledgelings Preschool Brandon Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Glade Academy School/college/university | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 168 yards away | Exempt | |
| Forest Academy School/college/university | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Breakfast and After School Club Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Empanda
What is Empanda's food hygiene rating?
Empanda has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 1 April 2026.
Is Empanda 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Empanda last inspected?
Empanda was last inspected on 1 April 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 Empanda?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Empanda 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 Empanda is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Empanda 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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