Verda market food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Suffolk
Verda market holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 March 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: 128 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8JP
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Verda market 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% | ← Verda market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Verda market 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 Verda market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calzone House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| King Edward VII Memorial Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
| New Look Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2017 |
| Ajwa Delights Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2025 |
| National Horseracing Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Mini market ltd Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Newmarket Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Powters Ltd Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2025 |
Questions about Verda market
What is Verda market's food hygiene rating?
Verda market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 22 March 2026.
Is Verda market 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Verda market last inspected?
Verda market was last inspected on 22 March 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 Verda market?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Verda market 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 Verda market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Verda market 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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