Les Chocolats Belges food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Les Chocolats Belges 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 1 December 2009, more than 16 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: 45 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AH
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Les Chocolats Belges 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% | ← Les Chocolats Belges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Les Chocolats Belges 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 Les Chocolats Belges, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro@47a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2014 |
| Maeve's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2009 |
| Honey & Harvey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| East Of England Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2016 |
Questions about Les Chocolats Belges
What is Les Chocolats Belges's food hygiene rating?
Les Chocolats Belges has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 1 December 2009.
Is Les Chocolats Belges 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 Les Chocolats Belges last inspected?
Les Chocolats Belges was last inspected on 1 December 2009, more than 16 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 Les Chocolats Belges?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Les Chocolats Belges 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 Les Chocolats Belges is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Les Chocolats Belges 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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