Fresh Food Pantry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Fresh Food Pantry 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 25 July 2018, more than 7 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: Unit 1, Snape Maltings, Snape Bridge, IP17 1SR
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Fresh Food Pantry 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% | ← Fresh Food Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 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 202 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 Fresh Food Pantry 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 Fresh Food Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALT And Riverside Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Fuel Efficient Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 August 2025 |
| Rather Splendid Events Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2014 |
| Ship Inn Blaxhall Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| The Wild Meat Company Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| The Old Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2025 |
| Friday Street Farm Shop / Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about Fresh Food Pantry
What is Fresh Food Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Fresh Food Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 25 July 2018.
Is Fresh Food Pantry 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 Fresh Food Pantry last inspected?
Fresh Food Pantry was last inspected on 25 July 2018, more than 7 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 Fresh Food Pantry?
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 Fresh Food Pantry compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Fresh Food Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Fresh Food Pantry 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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