Suzie's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Suzie's Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: Suzies Cafe, Promenade, Southwold, IP18 6EL
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Suzie's Cafe 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 | 212 | 9% | ← Suzie's Cafe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Suzie's Cafe 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 Suzie's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson Southwold Pub/bar/nightclub | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| The Black Dog Deli Pizza Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Harris And James Store Southwold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| The Little Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Beaches & Cream Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2017 |
| Coasters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 November 2024 |
| Queen Street Pharmacy Retailers - other | 137 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Suzie's Cafe
What is Suzie's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Suzie's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Suzie's Cafe 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Suzie's Cafe last inspected?
Suzie's Cafe was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 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 Suzie's Cafe?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Suzie's Cafe 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 Suzie's Cafe holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Suzie's Cafe 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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