Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 September 2019, more than 6 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: St Marys House, 11 Market Hill, Woodbridge, IP12 4LP
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday) 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% | ← Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday) 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 Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acre Bakery Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Hill House Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| Burnt Fig Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Galley Creamery And Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Essen Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2019 |
| Fruit & Flower Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Hullabaloo Manufacturers/packers | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday)
What is Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday)'s food hygiene rating?
Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 2 September 2019.
Is Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday) last inspected?
Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday) was last inspected on 2 September 2019, more than 6 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 Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday)?
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 Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday) 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 Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Poppy's Pantry Cafe (Tuesday) 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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