Sally Anns Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Sally Anns Tea Rooms 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 22 June 2022, more than 4 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: Holly Garden Nurseries, Flixton Road, Blundeston, NR32 5PL
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Sally Anns Tea Rooms among the 1,996 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 | 1,996 | 86% | ← Sally Anns Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 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 207 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 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 Sally Anns Tea Rooms 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 Sally Anns Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norse At Blundeston Primary School School/college/university | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Blundeston Pre-School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| The Village Maid Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Lound Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2025 |
| Lunchtime Company At Somerleyton Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Somerleyton Cycles And Ice Cream Parlour Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2019 |
| The Lodge At Woburn Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Pathways Care Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Sally Anns Tea Rooms
What is Sally Anns Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Sally Anns Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 22 June 2022.
Is Sally Anns Tea Rooms 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 Sally Anns Tea Rooms last inspected?
Sally Anns Tea Rooms was last inspected on 22 June 2022, more than 4 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 Sally Anns Tea Rooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sally Anns Tea Rooms compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Sally Anns Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Sally Anns Tea Rooms 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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