Waveney House Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Suffolk
Waveney House Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 January 2026, 6 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: Puddingmoor, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9PL
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Waveney House Hotel 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% | ← Waveney House Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 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 202 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 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 Waveney House Hotel 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 Waveney House Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Beccles Methodist And United Reformed Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2014 |
| Harbour Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Landguard Fort Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Larder On The Hill Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Libardis Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2017 |
| Southwold Sailing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2014 |
| Vertas At Orford CEVAP School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Waveney House Hotel
What is Waveney House Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Waveney House Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 2 January 2026.
Is Waveney House Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waveney House Hotel last inspected?
Waveney House Hotel was last inspected on 2 January 2026, 6 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 Waveney House Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waveney House Hotel compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Waveney House Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Waveney House Hotel 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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