Deben Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Deben Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Melton Boatyard, Dock Lane, Melton, IP12 1PE
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Deben Cafe among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Deben Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Deben Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Deben Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2015 |
| Coach And Horses Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Poppy's Pantry Woodbridge Packaging Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| Melton Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Pitstop Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Honey + Harvey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Reuben's Events Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
Questions about Deben Cafe
What is Deben Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Deben Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Deben Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Deben Cafe last inspected?
Deben Cafe was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Deben Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Deben Cafe compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Deben Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Deben Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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