Woodbridge Greengrocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Woodbridge Greengrocers holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
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: 10 Hamblin Walk, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1DE
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Woodbridge Greengrocers sits behind roughly 2,207 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ← Woodbridge Greengrocers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Woodbridge Greengrocers 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 Woodbridge Greengrocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2016 |
| Maeve's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2009 |
| Honey & Harvey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Paul's Fish Box Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bistro@47a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Woodbridge Greengrocers
What is Woodbridge Greengrocers's food hygiene rating?
Woodbridge Greengrocers has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Suffolk Council on 30 November 2011.
Is Woodbridge Greengrocers safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Woodbridge Greengrocers last inspected?
Woodbridge Greengrocers 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 Woodbridge Greengrocers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodbridge Greengrocers compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Woodbridge Greengrocers holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Woodbridge Greengrocers 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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