Eric's Prime Cuts food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Eric's Prime Cuts 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 24 July 2025, 11 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.
Address: 8 Stamford Court, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2DF
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Eric's Prime Cuts 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% | ← Eric's Prime Cuts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Eric's Prime Cuts 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 Eric's Prime Cuts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| eats at Westgate School/college/university | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cotswold Outdoor Clothing Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2018 |
| Caterplus @ Cornwallis Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Bury fish and chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bury St Edmunds Guildhall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2022 |
| Everyman Bury St Edmunds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Europa B Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Bridge Community Church Grocery Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
Questions about Eric's Prime Cuts
What is Eric's Prime Cuts's food hygiene rating?
Eric's Prime Cuts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 24 July 2025.
Is Eric's Prime Cuts 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 Eric's Prime Cuts last inspected?
Eric's Prime Cuts was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 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 Eric's Prime Cuts?
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 Eric's Prime Cuts 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 Eric's Prime Cuts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Eric's Prime Cuts 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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