The Apex food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
The Apex 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 9 April 2026, 3 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: 1-2 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3FD
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts The Apex 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% | ← The Apex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Apex 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 Apex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyman Bury St Edmunds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Byron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Adnams Plc Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2017 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Edmundo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about The Apex
What is The Apex's food hygiene rating?
The Apex has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 9 April 2026.
Is The Apex 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 Apex last inspected?
The Apex was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 months 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 The Apex?
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 The Apex 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 The Apex is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Apex 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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