The Spring Tide food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
The Spring Tide holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 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: Kirkley Rise, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0FD
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Spring Tide 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% | ← The Spring Tide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Spring Tide, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cofetaria Gabriela's Cakes Lowestoft Ltd Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Desmonds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Eventopia Party Ltd Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Co-op Kirkley Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2019 |
| Coffee@The Claremont Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Cafe East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Chipsters/The Harbour Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about The Spring Tide
What is The Spring Tide's food hygiene rating?
The Spring Tide has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 12 March 2026.
Is The Spring Tide 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spring Tide last inspected?
The Spring Tide was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
How does The Spring Tide 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 The Spring Tide is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Spring Tide 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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