United Reformed Church Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
United Reformed Church Hall 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 2 December 2011, more than 14 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: United Reformed Church, High Street, Southwold, IP18 6HP
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so United Reformed 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% | ← United Reformed 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 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 Reformed 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 United Reformed Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwold & Reydon Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Chapmans News Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2010 |
| Farmhouse Bakery Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 February 2025 |
| Duchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Buckenham Wine Bar And Coffee House Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| The Black Olive Delicatessen Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Two Magpies Bakery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cloud 9 Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about United Reformed Church Hall
What is United Reformed Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
United Reformed Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 2 December 2011.
Is United Reformed 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was United Reformed Church Hall last inspected?
United Reformed Church Hall was last inspected on 2 December 2011, more than 14 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 Reformed Church Hall?
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 Reformed 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 United Reformed Church Hall holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects United Reformed 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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