NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Suffolk
NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) was inspected on 15 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: Needham Nest Unit 2 The Old Town Hall, 63-65 High Street, Needham Market, IP6 8AL
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How this rating has changed
NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | 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
That puts NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) among the 624 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 85% 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 | 624 | 85% | ← NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) 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 NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Premier Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Bretts Bakery Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Needham Quality Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
| Needham Market Post Office Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Huseyin Kara Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Limes Bar & Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 August 2026 |
| AGA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Wongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest)
What is NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest)'s food hygiene rating?
NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 15 July 2026.
Is NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) last inspected?
NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) was last inspected on 15 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 NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
85% of the 731 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) 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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