Elmswell has 16 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
92% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 85% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - other establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Other catering premises is the most common category, accounting for 23% of food businesses in Elmswell.
Showing 1–16 of 16 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury | 211 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| Stowmarket | 143 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Needham Market | 37 | 4.6/5 | 76% |
| Eye (Mid Suffolk) | 25 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Suffolk | 24 | 4.9/5 | 86% |
| Woolpit |
There are currently 16 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Elmswell, out of 638,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Elmswell, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 85% of rated businesses in Elmswell hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Elmswell are carried out by Mid Suffolk. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Elmswell was last updated on 3 July 2026.
| 22 |
| 4.6/5 |
| 81% |