Grounds Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Grounds Cafe 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 17 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: West Stow Anglo Saxon Village And Country Park, Icklingham Road, West Stow, IP28 6HG
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Grounds Cafe 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% | ← Grounds Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Grounds Cafe 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 Grounds Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Light Trust Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Suffolk Wildlife Trust Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Fullers Mill Garden Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2018 |
| West Stow and Wordwell Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2003 |
Questions about Grounds Cafe
What is Grounds Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Grounds Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 17 May 2024.
Is Grounds Cafe 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 Grounds Cafe last inspected?
Grounds Cafe was last inspected on 17 May 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 Grounds Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grounds Cafe 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 Grounds Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Grounds Cafe 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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