Food hygiene ratings in East Suffolk
East Suffolk inspects and rates 2,519 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,317 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 202 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in East Suffolk
Standards here are high: 86% of rated businesses in East Suffolk hold the top score of 5, and 95% hold a 4 or better. 40 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in East Suffolk
Food hygiene ratings for each town East Suffolk inspects.
- Lowestoft 573 places
- Felixstowe 247 places
- Woodbridge 220 places
- Beccles 146 places
- Southwold 88 places
- Saxmundham 73 places
- Halesworth 65 places
- Bungay 63 places
- Aldeburgh 58 places
- Leiston 58 places
- Martlesham 52 places
- Kesgrave 33 places
- Framlingham 27 places
- Gisleham 17 places
- Rushmere St Andrew 16 places
Recently inspected in East Suffolk
The most recent inspections published by East Suffolk, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilac Lodge | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Carlton Hall Residential Home | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Jamie Bull Fishmonger | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Harris And James Crabbe Street | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd At Aldeburgh Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| The Brudenell Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Wentworth Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Ferry Quay Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Reuben's Events | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Aspens Services At St Edmunds County Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| 01 Fish Bar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Adventure Island | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in East Suffolk
The lowest-rated food businesses in East Suffolk are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 17 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal China | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 23 December 2025 |
| Superfry Fish And Chips | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 May 2026 |
| The Wild Meat Company | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| Castle Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 April 2026 |
| The Castle Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Golden Palace | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 March 2026 |
| Pizza Time Lowestoft | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 March 2026 |
| New China | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Oh My Pizza Kebab | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Jasmine Garden | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 February 2026 |
| Palace Bingo & Cinema - Kays Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 February 2026 |
| The Pit Stop Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 February 2026 |
| Grange Convenience Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 February 2026 |
| Aldringham Tearoom Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| Beech Road Kebab Pizza House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 January 2026 |
| The Plough | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 November 2025 |
| Spa Pavilion Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 August 2025 |
| The Oyster Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 March 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in East Suffolk
How many food businesses does East Suffolk rate?
East Suffolk publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,519 businesses, of which 2,317 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in East Suffolk?
86% of rated businesses in East Suffolk hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in East Suffolk have a bad hygiene rating?
40 food businesses in East Suffolk hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 17 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in East Suffolk?
Environmental health officers employed by East Suffolk carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in East Suffolk
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 01 Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- 01 Pizza 5 - Very good
- 0St Lukes Whitton Pantry 5 - Very good
- 129 Cafe Bar 5 - Very good
- 142 Cafe And Bar 5 - Very good
- 1st Kesgrave Scouts 5 - Very good
- 21 Young Hearts Cafe 5 - Very good
- 221B Bakers 4 - Good
- 3 Tiers Ltd 5 - Very good
- 358 Global LTD 5 - Very good
- 4 Fish.co.uk 5 - Very good
- 44 Bake Room 5 - Very good
- 493rd Bomb Group Museum (Cafe) 4 - Good
- 5Project40Seven 5 - Very good
- A C F 5 - Very good
- A P Wright Fresh Fish 5 - Very good
- A Piece Of Cake 5 - Very good
- A Piece Of Cake 5 - Very good
- A Plus Events 5 - Very good
- A Sweet For You 5 - Very good
- A Sweet Treat 5 - Very good
- A W & D Hammond Ltd Garage And Jet Petrol Station 4 - Good
- A&H Catering 5 - Very good
- AB Catering 5 - Very good
- Acorns Nursery School 5 - Very good
- Acre Bakery 5 - Very good
- Adam Outreach Project Ltd 5 - Very good
- Adnams - Five Bells 5 - Very good
- Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store 5 - Very good
- Adnams Store - Aldeburgh 5 - Very good
- Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store 5 - Very good
- Adrian Carr Catering 5 - Very good
- Adventure Island 5 - Very good
- Africa Alive 5 - Very good
- Ailsa's Cream Fudge 5 - Very good
- Airborne Fit 5 - Very good
- Alan's Cake Designs 5 - Very good
- Alba Chiara 5 - Very good
- Aldeburgh Community Hospital 5 - Very good
- Aldeburgh East Of England Co Op 5 - Very good
- Aldeburgh Elements 5 - Very good
- Aldeburgh Fish And Chip Shop 5 - Very good
- Aldeburgh Fresh Fish Company 5 - Very good
- Aldeburgh Golf Club 5 - Very good
- Aldeburgh Rugby Club 5 - Very good
- Aldeburgh Yacht Club Bar 4 - Good
- Alderton Post Office Store 5 - Very good
- Aldi Store 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldringham Court 5 - Very good
- Alexanders Ices 5 - Very good
- Alexandra Boswell-Westley 5 - Very good
- Alice Grange Care Home 5 - Very good
- Alishan Pavillion 5 - Very good
- All Saints Church Hall 5 - Very good
- All Saints Church Little Bealings Cafe 5 - Very good
- All Things Nice Cafe 5 - Very good
- Allens Butchers 5 - Very good
- Allonsfield House 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-07. Browse all UK councils →