Lilac Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Lilac Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Lilac Lodge was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 9 - 11 Gorleston Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3AA
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Lilac Lodge 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% | ← Lilac Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lilac Lodge 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 Lilac Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupcakes From The Hart Other catering premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2014 |
| East Point Fish Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Dinky Town Play Cafe / Enchanted Kingdom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bridge Road Premier Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bridge Road Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Fish & Chips Gresham Avenue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bushells Bakery @ The Hatch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Lilac Lodge
What is Lilac Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Lilac Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 7 July 2026.
Is Lilac Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lilac Lodge last inspected?
Lilac Lodge was last inspected on 7 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Lilac Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Lilac Lodge 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 Lilac Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Lilac Lodge 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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