Londis food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Londis holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 22 December 2025, 6 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: Londis Stores, 1 Wolsey Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1LX
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
A 1 is rare: only 8 of 728 rated places in Mid Suffolk score this low, about one in 91. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 623 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Londis | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Londis the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Londis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Pizza King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Foxglove Violet Hill Caring Premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Chilton School School/college/university | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Recreation Convenience Store Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Stowcare Ltd @ Chilton Court Caring Premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Masonic Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Lunchtime Company @ Stowmarket High School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Londis
What is Londis's food hygiene rating?
Londis has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 22 December 2025.
Is Londis safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Londis last inspected?
Londis was last inspected on 22 December 2025, 6 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 Londis?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Londis compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Londis holds a 1. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Londis 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Mid Suffolk, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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