HMP Highpoint South food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
HMP Highpoint South holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 October 2024, 20 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: Hmp Highpoint South, Hmp Highpoint, Haverhill Road, CB8 9YG
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so HMP Highpoint South sits behind roughly 1,440 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ← HMP Highpoint South | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 HMP Highpoint South 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 HMP Highpoint South, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| zilly canteen Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Combat2Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Combat2Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 October 2024 |
| Stirling House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| HMP Highpoint North Other catering premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2018 |
| Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about HMP Highpoint South
What is HMP Highpoint South's food hygiene rating?
HMP Highpoint South has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Suffolk Council on 24 October 2024.
Is HMP Highpoint South safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was HMP Highpoint South last inspected?
HMP Highpoint South was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 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 HMP Highpoint South?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HMP Highpoint South compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while HMP Highpoint South holds a 3. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects HMP Highpoint South 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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