The Nom Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
The Nom Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 29 March 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
96% of rated food businesses in West Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Suffolk ratings →
Address: 3 New Street, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7EN
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near The Nom Shop
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Nom Shop sits behind roughly 1,271 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,271 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ← The Nom Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 247 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Nom Shop 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 Nom Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2026 |
| Mildenhall Butchers Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Rumbles fish bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2026 |
| Gandhi Indian cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 May 2026 |
| Cappadocia Turkish meze and bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| Papa Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2026 |
| Dragon House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about The Nom Shop
What is The Nom Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Nom Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 29 March 2026.
Is The Nom Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Nom Shop last inspected?
The Nom Shop was last inspected on 29 March 2026, 5 months 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 The Nom Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Nom Shop compare to other places in West Suffolk?
90% of the 1,410 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Nom Shop holds a 4. 82 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Nom Shop 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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The Nom Shop is one of 59 rated food businesses in Mildenhall. See every hygiene rating in Mildenhall →
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