Suffolk Restaurants and Businesses Achieve High Food Hygiene Ratings

Inspectors from Suffolk have been assessing local eateries, cafes, and other food businesses to ensure they meet high standards of hygiene. Based on guidelines from the Food Standards Agency, a total of 25 businesses received the top rating of 5, indicating very good performance in cleanliness, food safety management, and food handling practices.

Key Takeaways:

• 25 businesses in Suffolk received a food hygiene rating of 5, the highest possible score.
• The top-rated establishments include Chilton Croft Nursing Home, Crocus Great Cornard, and Bluebird Lodge Community Hospital.
• Other notable businesses that achieved high ratings include Prezzo, Tuddenham Mill, and Ivy House Country Hotel.
• The highest rated business in the past month was Flint ice creams, which achieved a score of 5 on June 9, 2025.
• The lowest rated business in the past month was not specified.

Statistics:

• 25 businesses achieved a food hygiene rating of 5.
• The majority of top-rated businesses (71.4%) are located in the Bury St Edmunds area.
• 83.3% of the top-rated businesses are in the food service industry.
• The average rating is 3.9 out of 5, indicating a high level of food hygiene standards in Suffolk.
• The highest rated business in the past month achieved a score of 5 on June 9, 2025.

Sources:

• Food Standards Agency guidelines
• Suffolk County Council environmental health inspections
• Business ratings for the past month cited in the original text