Knodishall Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Knodishall Food & Wine 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 30 November 2011, more than 14 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: 33 Leiston Road, Knodishall, Suffolk, IP17 1UQ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Knodishall Food & Wine among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Knodishall Food & Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 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 Knodishall Food & Wine 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 Knodishall Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| The Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Oxford Origins Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Parrot And Punchbowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 March 2026 |
| Aldringham Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Aldringham Tearoom Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| Five Acre Barn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2017 |
| Dipjyot UK Ltd / Kings Road Premier Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2019 |
Questions about Knodishall Food & Wine
What is Knodishall Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Knodishall Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 30 November 2011.
Is Knodishall Food & Wine 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 Knodishall Food & Wine last inspected?
Knodishall Food & Wine was last inspected on 30 November 2011, more than 14 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Knodishall Food & Wine?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Knodishall Food & Wine compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Knodishall Food & Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Knodishall Food & Wine 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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