Gorse House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Suffolk
Gorse House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 28 April 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: 19B Halesworth Road, Reydon, Southwold, IP18 6NH
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Gorse House 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% | ← Gorse House | |
| 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 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 Gorse House 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 Gorse House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reydon And Southwold Community Pantry & Fridge Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Bridgefoot Stores Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2021 |
| Sole Bay Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2013 |
| Reydon Pharmacy Retailers - other | 344 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Randolph Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| Voluntary Help Centre Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Taylorshaw At Reydon Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Ninedeli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about Gorse House
What is Gorse House's food hygiene rating?
Gorse House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 28 April 2009.
Is Gorse House 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gorse House last inspected?
Gorse House was last inspected on 28 April 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 Gorse House?
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 Gorse House 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 Gorse House holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Gorse House 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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