Fruit & Flower food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Fruit & Flower 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 22 February 2024, 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: 72 New Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1DX
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Fruit & Flower 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% | ← Fruit & Flower | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Fruit & Flower 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 Fruit & Flower, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hullabaloo Manufacturers/packers | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Acre Bakery Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Hill House Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2019 |
| Galley Creamery And Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Essen Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Burnt Fig Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2019 |
Questions about Fruit & Flower
What is Fruit & Flower's food hygiene rating?
Fruit & Flower has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 22 February 2024.
Is Fruit & Flower 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 Fruit & Flower last inspected?
Fruit & Flower was last inspected on 22 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Fruit & Flower?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fruit & Flower 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 Fruit & Flower is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Fruit & Flower 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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