Swallowtail Preserves food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Mid Suffolk
Swallowtail Preserves holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2025, 9 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: Unit 5, Finbows Yard, Station Road, IP14 4NH
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Swallowtail Preserves among the 625 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 | 625 | 86% | ← Swallowtail Preserves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 121 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 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 Swallowtail Preserves 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 Swallowtail Preserves, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finbows Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| G G Bakes Trading as The Cajke Shed Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| HOSD Ltd Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Humber Doucy Brewing Company Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 November 2023 |
| Cotton Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| The Lick Caribbean Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about Swallowtail Preserves
What is Swallowtail Preserves's food hygiene rating?
Swallowtail Preserves has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Swallowtail Preserves 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swallowtail Preserves last inspected?
Swallowtail Preserves was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 Swallowtail Preserves?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swallowtail Preserves compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Swallowtail Preserves is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Swallowtail Preserves 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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