El Greco food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Suffolk
El Greco holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 1 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: 19 High Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AQ
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so El Greco 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% | ← El Greco | |
| 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 El Greco 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 El Greco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 October 2025 |
| Brandon Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Centre cafe and restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Jean Paul Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Pagoda House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Kings Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 January 2025 |
| GoldenFriedChicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 December 2024 |
| The Bell Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
Questions about El Greco
What is El Greco's food hygiene rating?
El Greco has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Suffolk Council on 1 April 2026.
Is El Greco safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 El Greco last inspected?
El Greco was last inspected on 1 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 El Greco?
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 El Greco 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 El Greco holds a 3. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects El Greco 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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