The Abbey Hotel
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Abbey Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at 35 Southgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2AZ, in the West Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 August 2018, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. West Suffolk oversees 1,741 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Suffolk is 4.9 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.
Details
- Business Type
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Address
- 35 Southgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
- Postcode
- IP33 2AZ
- Local Authority
- West Suffolk
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1915115
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Abbey Hotel?
The Abbey Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by West Suffolk.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
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 The Abbey Hotel last inspected?
The Abbey Hotel was last inspected on 2018-08-23. 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 The Abbey Hotel located?
The Abbey Hotel is located at 35 Southgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk , IP33 2AZ, in the West Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP33 postcode area.