St Margarets Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Suffolk
St Margarets Church Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 12 May 2009, more than 17 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: Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4BW
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so St Margarets Church Hall 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% | ← St Margarets Church Hall | |
| 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 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 St Margarets Church Hall 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 St Margarets Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushells Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| De Niros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| East Coast College Training Restaurant School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Denes Diner School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bottle & Basket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2011 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2019 |
| Cypress House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Beresford Road Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
Questions about St Margarets Church Hall
What is St Margarets Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
St Margarets Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 12 May 2009.
Is St Margarets Church Hall 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Margarets Church Hall last inspected?
St Margarets Church Hall was last inspected on 12 May 2009, more than 17 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 St Margarets Church Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 St Margarets Church Hall 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 St Margarets Church Hall holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects St Margarets Church Hall 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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