McQueens Dairies food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · West Suffolk
McQueens Dairies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 December 2024, 18 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: 35 Eastern Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AB
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts McQueens Dairies 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% | ← McQueens Dairies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 McQueens Dairies 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 McQueens Dairies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boortmalt Manufacturers/packers | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| East Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Eastern Education Group School/college/university | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Bury Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Eastgate Stores Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Cathedral View Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2018 |
| Bury Town Football Club. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| British Sugar Sports & Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
Questions about McQueens Dairies
What is McQueens Dairies's food hygiene rating?
McQueens Dairies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 18 December 2024.
Is McQueens Dairies 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McQueens Dairies last inspected?
McQueens Dairies was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 McQueens Dairies?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McQueens Dairies 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 McQueens Dairies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects McQueens Dairies 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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