The Woolpack food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
The Woolpack holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 6 August 2024, 23 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: 49 High Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6QN
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Woolpack sits behind roughly 623 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 623 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ← The Woolpack | |
| 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 123 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Woolpack 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 The Woolpack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Suffolk Wild Flour Pizza Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Websters The Newsagent Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2011 |
| River Green Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Debenham Fish & Chips Shop Villetek Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| W A Ward Greengrocers Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2021 |
| Deben Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| The Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Brufords Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about The Woolpack
What is The Woolpack's food hygiene rating?
The Woolpack has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 6 August 2024.
Is The Woolpack 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Woolpack last inspected?
The Woolpack was last inspected on 6 August 2024, 23 months 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 The Woolpack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Woolpack compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Woolpack holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Woolpack 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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