Sicklesmere Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Sicklesmere Stores Ltd 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 19 July 2023, 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: Post Office Stores, Bury Road, Sicklesmere, IP30 0TH
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Sicklesmere Stores Ltd 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% | ← Sicklesmere Stores Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sicklesmere Stores Ltd 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 Sicklesmere Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Little Larks Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Heritage Manor Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Golden Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Hardwick Primary School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Burgerlicious Mobile caterer | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Haberden SF Connect Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2022 |
| Forage & Season Limited Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
Questions about Sicklesmere Stores Ltd
What is Sicklesmere Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Sicklesmere Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 19 July 2023.
Is Sicklesmere Stores Ltd 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 Sicklesmere Stores Ltd last inspected?
Sicklesmere Stores Ltd was last inspected on 19 July 2023, 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 Sicklesmere Stores Ltd?
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 Sicklesmere Stores Ltd 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 Sicklesmere Stores Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Sicklesmere Stores Ltd 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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