Carlton Meres Holiday Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Carlton Meres Holiday Park 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 24 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Carlton Meres Country Park, Carlton Lane, Kelsale cum Carlton, IP17 2QP
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Carlton Meres Holiday Park 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% | ← Carlton Meres Holiday Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Carlton Meres Holiday Park 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 Carlton Meres Holiday Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poachers Pocket Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd At Kelsale Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2026 |
| Over The Moon Cafe Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 February 2025 |
| Juniper Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Willow Tree Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2010 |
| Kelsale Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Swann House Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2019 |
Questions about Carlton Meres Holiday Park
What is Carlton Meres Holiday Park's food hygiene rating?
Carlton Meres Holiday Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Carlton Meres Holiday Park 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 Carlton Meres Holiday Park last inspected?
Carlton Meres Holiday Park was last inspected on 24 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Carlton Meres Holiday Park?
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 Carlton Meres Holiday Park 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 Carlton Meres Holiday Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Carlton Meres Holiday Park 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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