Potters Kiln Harvester food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Potters Kiln Harvester 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 6 October 2025, 9 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: Potters Kiln, Leisure Way, Lowestoft, NR32 4TZ
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Potters Kiln Harvester sits behind roughly 1,993 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 9% | ← Potters Kiln Harvester | |
| 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 200 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 Very 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 Potters Kiln Harvester 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 Potters Kiln Harvester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunton Garage Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2009 |
| Chris Fish Mobile caterer | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2022 |
| Gunton Hall Coastal Village Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Blyford Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Beefy Steves Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2014 |
| Cypress House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Bushells Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Potters Kiln Harvester
What is Potters Kiln Harvester's food hygiene rating?
Potters Kiln Harvester has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Potters Kiln Harvester 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 Potters Kiln Harvester last inspected?
Potters Kiln Harvester was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 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 Potters Kiln Harvester?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Potters Kiln Harvester compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Potters Kiln Harvester holds a 4. 215 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Potters Kiln Harvester 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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