Halesworth Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Halesworth Local 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
This is a fresh result: Halesworth Local was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 27 Market Place, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8AY
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Halesworth Local sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ← Halesworth Local | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 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 Halesworth Local 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 Halesworth Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Bacchus Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Raj Puth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2026 |
| Istanbul Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 September 2025 |
| Market Place Artisan Store Retailers - other | 36 yards away | Exempt | |
| Allens Butchers Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Singtong Neeyom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
Questions about Halesworth Local
What is Halesworth Local's food hygiene rating?
Halesworth Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Halesworth Local 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 Halesworth Local last inspected?
Halesworth Local was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Halesworth Local?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Halesworth Local compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Halesworth Local holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Halesworth Local 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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