Duncans Butchers and Bakery

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-26

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

Duncans Butchers and Bakery is a retailers - other located at 16-18 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Suffolk, IP5 3SL, in the East Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 September 2025, 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 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. East Suffolk oversees 2,570 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in East Suffolk is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of 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.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
16-18 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Suffolk
Postcode
IP5 3SL
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
659604

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Duncans Butchers and Bakery?

Duncans Butchers and Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by East Suffolk.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

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 Duncans Butchers and Bakery last inspected?

Duncans Butchers and Bakery was last inspected on 2025-09-26. 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 Duncans Butchers and Bakery located?

Duncans Butchers and Bakery is located at 16-18 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Suffolk , IP5 3SL, in the East Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP5 postcode area.