Joseph Conrad food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Joseph Conrad holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2025, 17 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: Unit 1, 18 - 32 Station Square, Lowestoft, NR32 1BA
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Joseph Conrad 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% | ← Joseph Conrad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Joseph Conrad, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaches & Cream Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Amigos Mini Market Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Dolphin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Chipsters/The Harbour Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2010 |
| East Point Pavilion - Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about Joseph Conrad
What is Joseph Conrad's food hygiene rating?
Joseph Conrad has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Joseph Conrad 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Joseph Conrad last inspected?
Joseph Conrad was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
How does Joseph Conrad 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 Joseph Conrad is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Joseph Conrad 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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Joseph Conrad is one of 573 rated food businesses in Lowestoft. See every hygiene rating in Lowestoft →
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