Bury Bowl food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Bury Bowl 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 11 December 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: Autopark, Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1YQ
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Bury Bowl 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% | ← Bury Bowl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bury Bowl 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 Bury Bowl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Cathedral View Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2018 |
| Eastgate Stores Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Eastern Education Group School/college/university | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Cross Penny Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Bury Town Football Club. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| 1921 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cheers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Bury Bowl
What is Bury Bowl's food hygiene rating?
Bury Bowl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Bury Bowl 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 Bury Bowl last inspected?
Bury Bowl was last inspected on 11 December 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 Bury Bowl?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bury Bowl 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 Bury Bowl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Bury Bowl 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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