BLS English food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
BLS English holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 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: Bury Language School Springfield House, 8 Springfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3AN
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts BLS English 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% | ← BLS English | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 BLS English 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 BLS English, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| eats at St. Edmundsbury Primary Sch School/college/university | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| East of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2025 |
| Aramark @ WSC De Vinci 53 School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Aramark @ WSC Starbucks School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Edmunds School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Aramark @ WSC Bistro restaurant School/college/university | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about BLS English
What is BLS English's food hygiene rating?
BLS English has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 20 March 2023.
Is BLS English 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was BLS English last inspected?
BLS English was last inspected on 20 March 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 BLS English?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BLS English 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 BLS English is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects BLS English 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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