RALS Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
RALS Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2025, 15 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: Waveney Market North, Waveney Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1DB
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts RALS Food among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ← RALS Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 RALS Food 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 RALS Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggs Fish Ltd Mobile caterer | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2010 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Cards Direct Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2017 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Dolly's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Amigos Mini Market Retailers - other | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about RALS Food
What is RALS Food's food hygiene rating?
RALS Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 31 March 2025.
Is RALS Food safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was RALS Food last inspected?
RALS Food was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 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 RALS Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does RALS Food compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and RALS Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects RALS Food 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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