Seagull Theatre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Seagull Theatre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2009, more than 17 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: Morton Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0JH
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Seagull Theatre 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% | ← Seagull Theatre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Seagull Theatre 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 Seagull Theatre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastview Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Estherene House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| China Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Amber Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Aspens Services At St Marys Roman Catholic School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Boating Lake Ice- Cream Kiosk Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2010 |
| A C F Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Co-op Kirkley Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2019 |
Questions about Seagull Theatre
What is Seagull Theatre's food hygiene rating?
Seagull Theatre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 17 April 2009.
Is Seagull Theatre 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Seagull Theatre last inspected?
Seagull Theatre was last inspected on 17 April 2009, more than 17 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 Seagull Theatre?
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 Seagull Theatre 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 Seagull Theatre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Seagull Theatre 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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