Bushells Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Bushells Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 May 2026, 2 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: 41 Tennyson Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1PS
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Bushells Bakery sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ← Bushells Bakery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bushells Bakery 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 Bushells Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Piece Of Cake Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bargain Point Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| GGs Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Christ Church Hall Other catering premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2018 |
| Factory Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Brew & Bites Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Bushells Bakery
What is Bushells Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Bushells Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Bushells Bakery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bushells Bakery last inspected?
Bushells Bakery was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 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 Bushells Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bushells Bakery compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Bushells Bakery holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Bushells Bakery 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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