The Old Scotch Indian food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Suffolk
The Old Scotch Indian 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 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 4, The Centre, Brickfields Avenue, CB8 7RX
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts The Old Scotch Indian 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 Old Scotch Indian | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Scotch Indian 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 Old Scotch Indian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Newmarket Community Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Halfords Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Caterlink at Laureate Community Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Hexford Meadery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about The Old Scotch Indian
What is The Old Scotch Indian's food hygiene rating?
The Old Scotch Indian has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 4 September 2024.
Is The Old Scotch Indian 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 Old Scotch Indian last inspected?
The Old Scotch Indian was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 Old Scotch Indian?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Scotch Indian 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 Old Scotch Indian is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Old Scotch Indian 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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