A C Cracknell Fish & Chips

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-13

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

A C Cracknell Fish & Chips is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 6 Needham Road, STOWMARKET, Suffolk, IP14 2AW, in the Mid Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Mid Suffolk oversees 838 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Mid Suffolk is 4.8 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
6 Needham Road, STOWMARKET, Suffolk
Postcode
IP14 2AW
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1404621

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of A C Cracknell Fish & Chips?

A C Cracknell Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Mid Suffolk.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was A C Cracknell Fish & Chips last inspected?

A C Cracknell Fish & Chips was last inspected on 2026-02-13. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is A C Cracknell Fish & Chips located?

A C Cracknell Fish & Chips is located at 6 Needham Road, STOWMARKET, Suffolk , IP14 2AW, in the Mid Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP14 postcode area.