Jester's Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Jester's Diner 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 20 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Lakeside Cafe, Normanston Park, Peto Way, NR32 2QB
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Jester's Diner among the 1,996 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 | 1,996 | 86% | ← Jester's Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 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 207 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 Jester's Diner 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 Jester's Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argos Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2012 |
| Bannatynes Health Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Brenda Taylor Services Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Cupcakes From The Hart Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2014 |
| Dragon 2000 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Eddie's Minimart Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| Fish & Chips Gresham Avenue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Jester's Diner
What is Jester's Diner's food hygiene rating?
Jester's Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Jester's Diner 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 Jester's Diner last inspected?
Jester's Diner was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 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 Jester's Diner?
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 Jester's Diner compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Jester's Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Jester's Diner 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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