One Stop Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
One Stop Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 May 2018, more than 8 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: 104-106 Carlton Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RT
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so One Stop Stores sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ← One Stop Stores | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 One Stop Stores 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 One Stop Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Lodge Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Estherene House Caring Premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Co-op Kirkley Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2019 |
| Aspens Services At St Marys Roman Catholic School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Boating Lake Ice- Cream Kiosk Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2010 |
| Eastview Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Coffee@The Claremont Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Eventopia Party Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about One Stop Stores
What is One Stop Stores's food hygiene rating?
One Stop Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 10 May 2018.
Is One Stop Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was One Stop Stores last inspected?
One Stop Stores was last inspected on 10 May 2018, more than 8 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 One Stop Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does One Stop Stores compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while One Stop Stores holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects One Stop Stores 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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