Food hygiene ratings in East Suffolk
East Suffolk inspects and rates 2,500 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,280 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 220 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 96% hold a 4 or better. 37 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,951 | 86% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in East Suffolk
Food hygiene ratings for each town East Suffolk inspects.
- Lowestoft 577 places
- Felixstowe 249 places
- Woodbridge 217 places
- Beccles 144 places
- Southwold 86 places
- Saxmundham 72 places
- Halesworth 65 places
- Bungay 63 places
- Leiston 59 places
- Aldeburgh 58 places
- Martlesham 50 places
- Kesgrave 33 places
- Framlingham 25 places
- Rushmere St Andrew 16 places
- Gisleham 16 places
Recently inspected in East Suffolk
The most recent inspections published by East Suffolk, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wangford & District Afternoon Tea | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Premier Inn | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Saltwater Fish And Chips | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Crtnsbyciara | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Kitchen At Southwold Rugby Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| The White Swan | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Trinity Park Events | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Arctic Cow Rolled Ice Cream | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| Schools Out Activities (At Felixstowe School) | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| The White House | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| Stag And Hare | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Barn Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 11 August 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 16 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 |
| 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 2,500 businesses, of which 2,280 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?
37 food businesses in East Suffolk hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 16 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 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 4 - 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
- Allsorts 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-27. Browse all UK councils →