Lily Ellen's Preserves food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Lily Ellen's Preserves holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 January 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.
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Lily Ellen's Preserves sits behind roughly 1,349 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ← Lily Ellen's Preserves | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lily Ellen's Preserves 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.
Questions about Lily Ellen's Preserves
What is Lily Ellen's Preserves's food hygiene rating?
Lily Ellen's Preserves has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Lily Ellen's Preserves safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lily Ellen's Preserves last inspected?
Lily Ellen's Preserves was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 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 Lily Ellen's Preserves?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lily Ellen's Preserves compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Lily Ellen's Preserves holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Lily Ellen's Preserves 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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