St Johns Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Suffolk
St Johns Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 August 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Johns Church. St Johns Church, St Johns Street, Beck Row, IP28 8AA
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts St Johns Church 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% | ← St Johns Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Johns Church 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 St Johns Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Nursery School Ltd Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Aspal Lane Nursery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2017 |
| Beck Row Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2026 |
| The Kings Head Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 February 2025 |
| Japanese Sushi Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2026 |
| Beck Row Village Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Anatolia Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 November 2025 |
Questions about St Johns Church
What is St Johns Church's food hygiene rating?
St Johns Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 31 August 2018.
Is St Johns Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Johns Church last inspected?
St Johns Church was last inspected on 31 August 2018, more than 7 years 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 St Johns Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 St Johns Church 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 St Johns Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects St Johns Church 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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