Planet Laser food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Planet Laser 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 26 June 2025, 12 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: Planet Laser. Planet Laser, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3SP
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Planet Laser 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% | ← Planet Laser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Planet Laser 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 Planet Laser, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Aramark @ WSC Stem School/college/university | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Abbeycroft Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Aramark @ WSC Bistro restaurant School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Aramark @ WSC De Vinci 53 School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Aramark @ WSC Starbucks School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
Questions about Planet Laser
What is Planet Laser's food hygiene rating?
Planet Laser has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 26 June 2025.
Is Planet Laser 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 Planet Laser last inspected?
Planet Laser was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 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 Planet Laser?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Planet Laser 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 Planet Laser is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Planet Laser 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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