Star Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Star Convenience Store holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 10 June 2025, 13 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: 44 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1AD
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 728 rated places in Mid Suffolk score this low, about one in 364. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 623 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Star Convenience Store |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Star Convenience Store the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Star Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossburger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Fred's Bar & Vinyl Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Greggs Other catering premises | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Stowmarket Store Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| The Live Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Meze Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
Questions about Star Convenience Store
What is Star Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Star Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 10 June 2025.
Is Star Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Star Convenience Store last inspected?
Star Convenience Store was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 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 Star Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Star Convenience Store compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Star Convenience Store holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Star Convenience Store 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Mid Suffolk, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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