United Response food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
United Response holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 20 January 2010, more than 16 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: 39 Bonds Meadow, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3QL
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so United Response 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% | ← United Response | |
| 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 Very 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 United Response 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 United Response, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips Gresham Avenue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bushells Bakery @ The Hatch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Cupcakes From The Hart Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2014 |
| Booker Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2012 |
| Dinky Town Play Cafe / Enchanted Kingdom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| East Point Fish Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Bridge Road Premier Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about United Response
What is United Response's food hygiene rating?
United Response has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 20 January 2010.
Is United Response 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was United Response last inspected?
United Response was last inspected on 20 January 2010, more than 16 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 United Response?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 United Response 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 United Response holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects United Response 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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