The Codfather food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Suffolk
The Codfather 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 4 August 2025, 11 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: 1 St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1TZ
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts The Codfather 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% | ← The Codfather | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Codfather 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 The Codfather, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S.E Express Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Bury Chicken House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2018 |
| Edis of Ely Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Beautiful Beers Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Cookie Barista Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Far Away Foods Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2024 |
| Amigos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about The Codfather
What is The Codfather's food hygiene rating?
The Codfather has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 4 August 2025.
Is The Codfather 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 The Codfather last inspected?
The Codfather was last inspected on 4 August 2025, 11 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 The Codfather?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Codfather 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 The Codfather is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Codfather 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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