Chapman Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Chapman Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 13 High Street, Ixworth, Suffolk, IP31 2HH
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Chapman Stores 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% | ← Chapman Stores | |
| 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 Chapman Stores 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 Chapman Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| World of Play Ixworth LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Ixworth Village Hall Other catering premises | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2013 |
| The Pykerrell Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ixworth Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| S & A Care Caring Premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ixworth Bowls Club Other catering premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Greyhound Pub/bar/nightclub | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Le Pozi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about Chapman Stores
What is Chapman Stores's food hygiene rating?
Chapman Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 29 October 2024.
Is Chapman Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chapman Stores last inspected?
Chapman Stores was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 months 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 Chapman Stores?
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 Chapman Stores 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 Chapman Stores holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Chapman Stores 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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