Pinky's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Suffolk
Pinky's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 October 2025, 8 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: Kiosk At, 18 The Esplanade, Lowestoft, NR33 0QG
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Pinky's 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% | ← Pinky's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pinky's 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 Pinky's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cofetaria Gabriela's Cakes Lowestoft Ltd Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Desmonds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Eventopia Party Ltd Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Coffee@The Claremont Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Co-op Kirkley Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2019 |
| East Point Pavilion - Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Chipsters/The Harbour Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Pinky's
What is Pinky's's food hygiene rating?
Pinky's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 28 October 2025.
Is Pinky's 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pinky's last inspected?
Pinky's was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 Pinky's?
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 Pinky's 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 Pinky's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Pinky's 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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