Station Garage Thurston food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Station Garage Thurston 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
The rating dates from 28 July 2025, 11 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: Station Garage, Beyton Road, Thurston, IP31 3QX
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Station Garage Thurston sits behind roughly 624 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 624 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ← Station Garage Thurston | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Station Garage Thurston 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 Station Garage Thurston, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Chamomile Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Trawlers catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Fox and Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Thurst Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 April 2025 |
| Thurston Post Office and Londis stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Thurston Community College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| Flip BRGR Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Station Garage Thurston
What is Station Garage Thurston's food hygiene rating?
Station Garage Thurston has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 28 July 2025.
Is Station Garage Thurston 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 Station Garage Thurston last inspected?
Station Garage Thurston was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 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 Station Garage Thurston?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Station Garage Thurston compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 729 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Station Garage Thurston holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Station Garage Thurston 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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