Platform 8 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Suffolk
Platform 8 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 April 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: Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Platform 8 sits behind roughly 625 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 625 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ← Platform 8 | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 121 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Platform 8 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 Platform 8, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Event Catering Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Little Mice 2 Day Nursery School/college/university | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| House of Gifts Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| The Pickerel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2014 |
| Stow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Little Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Royal William Pub/bar/nightclub | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2015 |
| Palmers (Haughley) Ltd Other catering premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Platform 8
What is Platform 8's food hygiene rating?
Platform 8 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 9 April 2024.
Is Platform 8 safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Platform 8 last inspected?
Platform 8 was last inspected on 9 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Platform 8?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Platform 8 compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Platform 8 holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Platform 8 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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