Sams Hub And Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Sams Hub And 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 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 131 - 132 Bevan Street East, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2AQ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Sams Hub And 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% | ← Sams Hub And Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 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 201 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Sams Hub And 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 Sams Hub And Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Mini Market Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Dolphin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Beaches & Cream Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2010 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Cards Direct Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2017 |
Questions about Sams Hub And Cafe
What is Sams Hub And Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Sams Hub And Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 29 October 2024.
Is Sams Hub And 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 Sams Hub And Cafe last inspected?
Sams Hub And Cafe was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 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 Sams Hub And Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sams Hub And Cafe compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Sams Hub And Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Sams Hub And 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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