Suffolk New College food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · East Suffolk
Suffolk New College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Suffolk New College was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Suffolk Rural (Otley), Charity Lane, Otley, IP6 9EY
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Suffolk New College 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% | ← Suffolk New College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Suffolk New College 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 Suffolk New College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Otley Village Store And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Vertas At Otley County Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| James White Drinks Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Suffolk New College
What is Suffolk New College's food hygiene rating?
Suffolk New College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Suffolk New College 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Suffolk New College last inspected?
Suffolk New College was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Suffolk New College?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Suffolk New College 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 Suffolk New College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Suffolk New College 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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Understanding this rating
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