Gatehouse food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Suffolk
Gatehouse 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
The rating dates from 13 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Dettingen Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3TU
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Gatehouse 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% | ← Gatehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Gatehouse 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 Gatehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| eats at Sextons Primary School School/college/university | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Dragon Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Bury Bar Services Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2018 |
| Aramark @ WSC Stem School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Bridge Community Church Grocery Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
Questions about Gatehouse
What is Gatehouse's food hygiene rating?
Gatehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 13 June 2023.
Is Gatehouse 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 Gatehouse last inspected?
Gatehouse was last inspected on 13 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Gatehouse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gatehouse 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 Gatehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Gatehouse 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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