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Star Convenience Store

Urgent improvement necessary. Last inspection 10 June 2025.

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Quick facts

  • Star Convenience Store scored 0/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 10 June 2025.
  • Verdict: Urgent improvement necessary.
  • Classified as retailers - other in Mid Suffolk.
  • Inspected by Mid Suffolk Environmental Health.
Address
44 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET, Suffolk, IP14 1AD

Local authority: Mid Suffolk · council website ↗

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What this means

Urgent improvement necessary.

The inspector found urgent issues requiring immediate action. In some cases this can trigger closure notices. Verify the current status before visiting.

Classified as a food retailer. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.

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Common questions

What people ask about Star Convenience Store.

What is Star Convenience Store's FSA hygiene rating?

Star Convenience Store scored 0 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 10 June 2025. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was Star Convenience Store last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Star Convenience Store was on 10 June 2025, 11 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is Star Convenience Store required to display its hygiene rating?

No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.

Is it safe to eat at Star Convenience Store?

Star Convenience Store's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.

How does Star Convenience Store compare to other venues in Mid Suffolk?

Star Convenience Store's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Mid Suffolk on the dedicated Mid Suffolk aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.

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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 10 June 2025. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.