Beech House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Beech House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Beech House was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Beech Close, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BQ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Beech House 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% | ← Beech House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Beech House 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 Beech House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Butchers Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Istanbul Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 September 2025 |
| Market Place Artisan Store Retailers - other | 246 yards away | Exempt | |
| Halesworth Community Larder Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Bacchus Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Halesworth Local Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 281 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Beech House
What is Beech House's food hygiene rating?
Beech House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Beech House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beech House last inspected?
Beech House was last inspected on 13 May 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 Beech House?
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 Beech House 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 Beech House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Beech House 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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Beech House is one of 65 rated food businesses in Halesworth. See every hygiene rating in Halesworth →
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