Trowel & Hammer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Trowel & Hammer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 October 2024, 21 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: 49 Pakefield Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0JS
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Trowel & Hammer 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% | ← Trowel & Hammer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Trowel & Hammer 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 Trowel & Hammer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Eastview Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Estherene House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| A C F Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Amber Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Aspens Services At St Marys Roman Catholic School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Boating Lake Ice- Cream Kiosk Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2010 |
| Co-op Kirkley Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2019 |
Questions about Trowel & Hammer
What is Trowel & Hammer's food hygiene rating?
Trowel & Hammer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 4 October 2024.
Is Trowel & Hammer 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Trowel & Hammer last inspected?
Trowel & Hammer was last inspected on 4 October 2024, 21 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 Trowel & Hammer?
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 Trowel & Hammer 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 Trowel & Hammer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Trowel & Hammer 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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