Bertie's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Bertie's 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 15 October 2025, 8 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: 6 South Parade, Lake Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6HZ
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Bertie's 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% | ← Bertie's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bertie's 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 Bertie's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anselm Community Cafe Other catering premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2018 |
| Curve Motion Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Community Hub Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Caterlink at Bury St Edmunds County Upper School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| David Lloyd Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| A&O Mix Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2022 |
| Allison's Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Double Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Bertie's
What is Bertie's's food hygiene rating?
Bertie's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Bertie's 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 Bertie's last inspected?
Bertie's was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 Bertie's?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bertie's 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 Bertie's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Bertie's 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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