Europa food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Europa 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 13 January 2024, more than 2 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: Europa Maxi, 44 High Street, Haverhill, CB9 8AR
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Europa 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% | ← Europa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Europa 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 Europa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartseats Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
| Jamie's Meat Inn of Haverhill Limited Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Papillon Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Papa Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Abiha Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Benny's Barbecue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Raj Restaurant Haverhill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Ceo's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Europa
What is Europa's food hygiene rating?
Europa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 13 January 2024.
Is Europa 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 Europa last inspected?
Europa was last inspected on 13 January 2024, more than 2 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 Europa?
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 Europa 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 Europa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Europa 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Europa is one of 149 rated food businesses in Haverhill. See every hygiene rating in Haverhill →
West Suffolk inspects and rates 1,724 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in West Suffolk →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk
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