AGA food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Suffolk
AGA 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 2 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: Aga Unit 1, Station Yard, Needham Market, IP6 8AS
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts AGA 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% | ← AGA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 AGA 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 AGA, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 August 2025 |
| Olive Tree Other catering premises | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| The Rampant Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Huseyin Kara Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| The Angel Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| Uvedale Hall Residential Home Caring Premises | 172 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about AGA
What is AGA's food hygiene rating?
AGA has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 2 August 2024.
Is AGA 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 AGA last inspected?
AGA was last inspected on 2 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 AGA?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 AGA compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and AGA is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects AGA 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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