Rookery Park Golf Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Rookery Park Golf Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 14 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Beccles Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR33 8HJ
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Rookery Park Golf Club 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 | 213 | 9% | ← Rookery Park Golf Club | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rookery Park Golf Club 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 Rookery Park Golf Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2026 |
| Carlton Hall Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Deans Beans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| East Coast Community Healthcare At Carlton Court Hospital Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Carlton Colville Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Carlton Marshes Visitor Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Carlton Colville Service STN Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2010 |
| Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about Rookery Park Golf Club
What is Rookery Park Golf Club's food hygiene rating?
Rookery Park Golf Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 14 October 2021.
Is Rookery Park Golf Club 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rookery Park Golf Club last inspected?
Rookery Park Golf Club was last inspected on 14 October 2021, more than 4 years 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 Rookery Park Golf Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rookery Park Golf Club compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Rookery Park Golf Club holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Rookery Park Golf Club 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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