The Woolpack food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Suffolk
The Woolpack holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 May 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: The Woolpack. The Woolpack, The Street, Fornham St Martin, IP31 1SW
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so The Woolpack sits behind roughly 1,349 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ← The Woolpack | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Woolpack 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 The Woolpack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curve Motion Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Anselm Community Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2018 |
| Bertie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| All Saints Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| David Lloyd Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Folk About Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2022 |
Questions about The Woolpack
What is The Woolpack's food hygiene rating?
The Woolpack has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 29 May 2024.
Is The Woolpack safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Woolpack last inspected?
The Woolpack was last inspected on 29 May 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 The Woolpack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Woolpack compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Woolpack holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Woolpack 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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