The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Suffolk
The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC 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 28 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: Stowmarket Town F C, Bury Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1JQ
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC 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% | ← The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC 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 The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Chilton School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Foxglove Violet Hill Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Pizza King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Poppy's Childrens Daycare Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Stowcare Ltd @ Chilton Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Masonic Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
Questions about The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC
What is The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC's food hygiene rating?
The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 28 October 2025.
Is The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC 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 The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC last inspected?
The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The 1883 at Stowmarket Town FC 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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