The Kala Sheep food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
The Kala Sheep 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 25 January 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.
Address: 9 Park Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8AX
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts The Kala Sheep 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% | ← The Kala Sheep | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Kala Sheep 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 Kala Sheep, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gee Gees Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| D.W. & R. J. Sweet Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Foresters Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Kings Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2022 |
| Moon's Toymaster Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Dandelion Catering Ltd @ The Tack Room & Bakery Other catering premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Jockey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2022 |
Questions about The Kala Sheep
What is The Kala Sheep's food hygiene rating?
The Kala Sheep has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 25 January 2026.
Is The Kala Sheep 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 The Kala Sheep last inspected?
The Kala Sheep was last inspected on 25 January 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 Kala Sheep?
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 The Kala Sheep 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 The Kala Sheep is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Kala Sheep 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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