Damson & Wilde food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Damson & Wilde holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 4 April 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 59 Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LB
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Damson & Wilde 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% | ← Damson & Wilde | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Damson & Wilde 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 Damson & Wilde, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blend Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Boosh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Cornish Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Corn Exchange Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2025 |
| Baileys 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Crumbs Manufacturers/packers | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Alema coffee Other catering premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
Questions about Damson & Wilde
What is Damson & Wilde's food hygiene rating?
Damson & Wilde has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 4 April 2024.
Is Damson & Wilde 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Damson & Wilde last inspected?
Damson & Wilde was last inspected on 4 April 2024, 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 Damson & Wilde?
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 Damson & Wilde 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 Damson & Wilde is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Damson & Wilde 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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