Bonds Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Suffolk
Bonds Fish & Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 May 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: 2 Bridge Street, Needham Market, Ipswich, IP6 8AG
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Bonds Fish & Chips among the 623 places in Mid 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 | 623 | 86% | ← Bonds Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 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 122 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 Bonds Fish & Chips 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 Bonds Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Pantry Farmers/growers | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2021 |
| The Limes Bar & Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 February 2025 |
| Bretts Bakery Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Needham Quality Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
| Needham Market Post Office Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Elton House News Ltd Retailers - other | 131 yards away | Exempt | |
| Three Tuns Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Needham Premier Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about Bonds Fish & Chips
What is Bonds Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Bonds Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 24 May 2024.
Is Bonds Fish & Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bonds Fish & Chips last inspected?
Bonds Fish & Chips was last inspected on 24 May 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 Bonds Fish & Chips?
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 Bonds Fish & Chips compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Bonds Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Bonds Fish & Chips 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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