Rising Star food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Suffolk
Rising Star 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 25 February 2026, 6 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.
96% of rated food businesses in West Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Suffolk ratings →
Address: 77 High Street, Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9EW
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Rising Star among the 1,271 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,271 | 90% | ← Rising Star | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 247 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rising Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Village Hall Ltd Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Lakenheath NEW Social & Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Lakenheath Community Centre Other catering premises | 81 yards away | Exempt | |
| IL Salvatore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| CJ's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Trawlers Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Lakenheath Community Primary School - Breakfast School/college/university | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2017 |
| Vertas Group Ltd School/college/university | 268 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Rising Star
What is Rising Star's food hygiene rating?
Rising Star has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Rising Star 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 Rising Star last inspected?
Rising Star was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
How does Rising Star compare to other places in West Suffolk?
90% of the 1,410 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Rising Star is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Rising Star 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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Rising Star is one of 28 rated food businesses in Lakenheath. See every hygiene rating in Lakenheath →
West Suffolk inspects and rates 1,657 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in West Suffolk →
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