Sapphire's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Sapphire's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2024, 23 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 Mill Street, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7DP
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Sapphire's 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% | ← Sapphire's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sapphire's 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 Sapphire's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabbs Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Spice Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| The Bell Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| TopG Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| St Andrews Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 January 2025 |
| The Sweetbox Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2021 |
| Wokwraps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Sapphire's
What is Sapphire's's food hygiene rating?
Sapphire's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 17 July 2024.
Is Sapphire's 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sapphire's last inspected?
Sapphire's was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 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 Sapphire's?
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 Sapphire's 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 Sapphire's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Sapphire's 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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