AFC Sudbury food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
AFC Sudbury 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
The rating dates from 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: AFC Sudbury The Mel Group Stadium Football, Brundon Lane, Sudbury, CO10 1XR
How it compares in Babergh
That puts AFC Sudbury among the 696 places in Babergh 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 | 696 | 86% | ← AFC Sudbury | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 AFC Sudbury 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 AFC Sudbury, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catchpole Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Alaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| H Byam& Son Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Marnies Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2020 |
| Ballingdon Valley Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Courtyard Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Northcroft Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2013 |
| Davids Bistro and Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Questions about AFC Sudbury
What is AFC Sudbury's food hygiene rating?
AFC Sudbury has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 3 October 2024.
Is AFC Sudbury 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 AFC Sudbury last inspected?
AFC Sudbury was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at AFC Sudbury?
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 AFC Sudbury compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and AFC Sudbury is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects AFC Sudbury 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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