Estate Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Estate Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2013, more than 12 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: Rougham Estate Office, Ipswich Road, Rougham, IP30 9LZ
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Estate Office 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% | ← Estate Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Estate Office 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 Estate Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rougham Estate Farms Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
| Rougham CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Roots Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Forage & Season Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Ravenwood Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Budgens @ West Suffolk Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| MFG Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| MFG Bp service station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Estate Office
What is Estate Office's food hygiene rating?
Estate Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 3 September 2013.
Is Estate Office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Estate Office last inspected?
Estate Office was last inspected on 3 September 2013, more than 12 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 Estate Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Estate Office 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 Estate Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Estate Office 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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Estate Office is one of 22 rated food businesses in Rougham. See every hygiene rating in Rougham →
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