West End Fish and Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Suffolk
West End Fish and Chip Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Out Westgate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3NZ
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts West End Fish and Chip Shop 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% | ← West End Fish and Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 West End Fish and Chip Shop 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 West End Fish and Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ Cornwallis Court Caring Premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Bury fish and chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bury St Edmunds Guildhall Other catering premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2022 |
| Baileys 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Dog and Partridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bellota Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Blend Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
Questions about West End Fish and Chip Shop
What is West End Fish and Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
West End Fish and Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 2 July 2024.
Is West End Fish and Chip Shop 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West End Fish and Chip Shop last inspected?
West End Fish and Chip Shop was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 West End Fish and Chip Shop?
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 West End Fish and Chip Shop 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 West End Fish and Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects West End Fish and Chip Shop 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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