Budgens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Budgens 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 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 9 Sorley Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1UY
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Budgens among the 623 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 623 | 86% | ← Budgens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 123 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 Budgens 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 Budgens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narey's Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Stowcare Ltd @ Chilton Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Stowmarket Food Trailer Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Chilton School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Foxglove Violet Hill Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Pizza King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Budgens
What is Budgens's food hygiene rating?
Budgens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Budgens 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 Budgens last inspected?
Budgens was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Budgens?
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 Budgens compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Budgens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Budgens 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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Budgens is one of 244 rated food businesses in Stowmarket. See every hygiene rating in Stowmarket →
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