House of Gifts food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
House of Gifts holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: House of Gifts Davidson Brands Group Ltd Raptor, Creeting Road West, Stowmarket, IP14 5AT
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts House of Gifts among the 623 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 623 | 86% | ← House of Gifts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 123 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 Very 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 House of Gifts 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 House of Gifts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Portman Event Catering Mobile caterer | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Little Mice 2 Day Nursery School/college/university | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| The Pickerel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2014 |
| Stow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Royal William Pub/bar/nightclub | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2015 |
| Palmers (Haughley) Ltd Other catering premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Ela Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about House of Gifts
What is House of Gifts's food hygiene rating?
House of Gifts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 23 September 2024.
Is House of Gifts 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was House of Gifts last inspected?
House of Gifts was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 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 House of Gifts?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 House of Gifts compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and House of Gifts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects House of Gifts 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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