Allison's Eatery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Allison's Eatery 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 25 November 2024, 19 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: 6 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6SP
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Allison's Eatery 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% | ← Allison's Eatery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Allison's Eatery 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 Allison's Eatery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&O Mix Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2022 |
| Double Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Community Hub Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Caterlink at Bury St Edmunds County Upper School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Aramark @ WSC Milburn Centre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Bertie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aramark @ WSC Stem School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Anselm Community Cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2018 |
Questions about Allison's Eatery
What is Allison's Eatery's food hygiene rating?
Allison's Eatery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 25 November 2024.
Is Allison's Eatery 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 Allison's Eatery last inspected?
Allison's Eatery was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 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 Allison's Eatery?
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 Allison's Eatery 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 Allison's Eatery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Allison's Eatery 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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