Needham Market has 36 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
91% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 79% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, restaurant/cafe/canteen establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.9 across 7 inspected premises.
Pub/bar/nightclub is the most common category, accounting for 21% of food businesses in Needham Market.
4 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
2 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–36 of 36 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury | 204 | 4.7/5 | 84% |
| Stowmarket | 139 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Eye (Mid Suffolk) | 25 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Suffolk | 24 | 4.9/5 | 90% |
| Debenham | 22 | 4.8/5 | 75% |
| Woolpit | 22 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
There are currently 36 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Needham Market, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Needham Market, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 79% of rated businesses in Needham Market hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Needham Market 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 Needham Market was last updated on 14 May 2026.