Urgent

Star Convenience Store

44 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET, Suffolk, IP14 1AD Retailers - other Inspected 10 June 2025(262 days ago)

Urgent Improvement Necessary

The food hygiene standards at this business are critically below requirements. Immediate action is essential.

Score Breakdown

Management & Documentation

Urgent Improvement Necessary

No effective food safety management system. Urgently implement SFBB, train all staff to Level 2, and establish documented procedures.

Food Hygiene

Generally Satisfactory

Improvements needed in food handling. Focus on cross-contamination controls, cooking temperatures, and date labelling.

Structural / Cleanliness

Generally Satisfactory

Improvements needed to premises. Focus on cleaning schedules, pest control, and equipment maintenance.

Priority Action

Your biggest area for improvement: management systems and documentation

Implement a food safety management system (SFBB), train all food handlers to Level 2, and start keeping written records.

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Businesses rated below 3 risk removal from Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats. For takeaways and restaurants, this can mean losing 30–50% of revenue overnight. At your current rating, removal is likely already in effect.

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Mid Suffolk

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