S & A Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Suffolk
S & A Care holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: S & A Care was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Beeches Residential Home, 39-43 High Street, Ixworth, IP31 2HJ
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts S & A Care 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% | ← S & A Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 S & A Care 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 S & A Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ixworth Bowls Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ixworth Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Pykerrell Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Greyhound Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| World of Play Ixworth LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Chapman Stores Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 October 2024 |
| Ixworth Village Hall Other catering premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2013 |
| Le Pozi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about S & A Care
What is S & A Care's food hygiene rating?
S & A Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 3 June 2026.
Is S & A Care 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was S & A Care last inspected?
S & A Care was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 S & A Care?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does S & A Care 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 S & A Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects S & A Care 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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