Wainford House Residential Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Wainford House Residential Home holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the care premises that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Wainford House Residential Home was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Wainford House, 1 - 3 Saltgate, Beccles, NR34 9AN
How it compares in East Suffolk
A 2 is rare: only 22 of 2,317 rated places in East Suffolk score this low, about one in 105. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ← Wainford House Residential Home | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Wainford House Residential Home the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wainford House Residential Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beccles Convenience Store Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Townhouse Cafe / Cwtch Catering / Owens Events Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bear & Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Old Tap Beccles Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Swan House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Beccles Public Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Ristorante Piatto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Beccles Fish And Chips Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Wainford House Residential Home
What is Wainford House Residential Home's food hygiene rating?
Wainford House Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by East Suffolk Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Wainford House Residential Home safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The care premises is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Wainford House Residential Home last inspected?
Wainford House Residential Home was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Wainford House Residential Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wainford House Residential Home compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Wainford House Residential Home holds a 2. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Wainford House Residential Home 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Suffolk, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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