Richards Fruit & Veg Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Richards Fruit & Veg 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 11 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: Unit D, Hill Farm, Upper Street, IP6 9EW
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Richards Fruit & Veg Ltd among the 1,994 places in East 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Richards Fruit & Veg Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 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 Richards Fruit & Veg 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 Richards Fruit & Veg Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food On The Move Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Witnesham Area Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2017 |
| Vertas At Witnesham Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Moon And Mushroom Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2026 |
| Bakes Of Suffolk Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2018 |
Questions about Richards Fruit & Veg Ltd
What is Richards Fruit & Veg Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Richards Fruit & Veg Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Richards Fruit & Veg 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 Richards Fruit & Veg Ltd last inspected?
Richards Fruit & Veg Ltd was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Richards Fruit & Veg Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Richards Fruit & Veg Ltd compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Richards Fruit & Veg Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Richards Fruit & Veg 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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