Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 April 2025, 15 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: Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Limited Unit 2, Wellington Street, Newmarket, CB8 0HT
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd sits behind roughly 1,440 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ← Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd 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 Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Powters Ltd Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2025 |
| Mini market ltd Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ajwa Delights Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2025 |
| Calzone House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| King Edward VII Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
| New Look Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2017 |
| Golden Horse Rosiebay limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd
What is Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Suffolk Council on 10 April 2025.
Is Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd last inspected?
Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd was last inspected on 10 April 2025, 15 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 Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd 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 Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd holds a 3. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Ltd 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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