Harbour Kiosk food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Harbour Kiosk 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: Car Park Southwold Harbour, Ferry Road, Southwold, IP18 6NB
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Harbour Kiosk 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% | ← Harbour Kiosk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Harbour Kiosk 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 Harbour Kiosk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2026 |
| The Sail Loft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Wagyu Burgers And Street Food Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| The Tea Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| The Parish Lantern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Salt Shore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Anchor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2026 |
| Sole Bay Fish Company Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Harbour Kiosk
What is Harbour Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
Harbour Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Harbour Kiosk 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 Harbour Kiosk last inspected?
Harbour Kiosk was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Harbour Kiosk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Harbour Kiosk 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 Harbour Kiosk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Harbour Kiosk 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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