Black Dog Deli Foods food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Suffolk
Black Dog Deli Foods holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Black Dog Deli Foods was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Suffolk ratings →
Address: Black Dog Deli Guildenacre, Access From Ipswich Road To Helmingham Hall, Helmingham, IP14 6EF
How this rating has changed
Black Dog Deli Foods was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Black Dog Deli Foods sits behind roughly 624 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 624 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ← Black Dog Deli Foods | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 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 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 Black Dog Deli Foods 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.
Questions about Black Dog Deli Foods
What is Black Dog Deli Foods's food hygiene rating?
Black Dog Deli Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 28 July 2026.
Is Black Dog Deli Foods safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Dog Deli Foods last inspected?
Black Dog Deli Foods was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Dog Deli Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Black Dog Deli Foods compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
85% of the 731 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Black Dog Deli Foods holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Black Dog Deli Foods 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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Black Dog Deli Foods is one of 245 rated food businesses in Stowmarket. See every hygiene rating in Stowmarket →
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