Stowmarket has 143 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
95% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 80% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, pub/bar/nightclub establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 15 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 20% of food businesses in Stowmarket.
11 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
7 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 101–143 of 143 establishments
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury | 211 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| Needham Market | 37 | 4.6/5 | 74% |
| Eye (Mid Suffolk) | 26 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Suffolk | 24 | 4.9/5 | 86% |
| Debenham | 22 | 4.8/5 | 75% |
| Woolpit | 22 | 4.6/5 | 81% |
There are currently 143 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Stowmarket, out of 641,140 rated establishments across the UK.
In Stowmarket, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 80% of rated businesses in Stowmarket hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket was last updated on 12 July 2026.