Brownbread Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Brownbread Bakery 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
This is a fresh result: Brownbread Bakery was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in East Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Suffolk ratings →
Address: 19 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AA
How this rating has changed
Brownbread Bakery was re-inspected on 31 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Brownbread Bakery among the 1,951 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 | 1,951 | 86% | ← Brownbread Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 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 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 Brownbread Bakery 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 Brownbread Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| JJ's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Bosphorous Meze Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2013 |
| Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Portion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bistro@47a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Brownbread Bakery
What is Brownbread Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Brownbread Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 31 July 2026.
Is Brownbread Bakery 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 Brownbread Bakery last inspected?
Brownbread Bakery was last inspected on 31 July 2026, a month 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 Brownbread Bakery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brownbread Bakery compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,280 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Brownbread Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Brownbread Bakery 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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Brownbread Bakery is one of 217 rated food businesses in Woodbridge. See every hygiene rating in Woodbridge →
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