Bottle & Basket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Bottle & Basket 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 23 September 2011, more than 14 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: 157 St Peters Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2LS
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Bottle & Basket 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% | ← Bottle & Basket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bottle & Basket 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 Bottle & Basket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford Road Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Daisy's Delights Manufacturers/packers | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2019 |
| Crown Meadow Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| First & Last Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2025 |
| Factory Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| East Coast College Training Restaurant School/college/university | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Bottle & Basket
What is Bottle & Basket's food hygiene rating?
Bottle & Basket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 23 September 2011.
Is Bottle & Basket 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 Bottle & Basket last inspected?
Bottle & Basket was last inspected on 23 September 2011, more than 14 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 Bottle & Basket?
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 Bottle & Basket 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 Bottle & Basket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Bottle & Basket 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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