The Ingate Freehouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Suffolk
The Ingate Freehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 2019, more than 7 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: Ingate Hotel, 108 Grove Road, Beccles, NR34 9RE
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Ingate Freehouse 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 Ingate Freehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 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 202 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 The Ingate Freehouse 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 The Ingate Freehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| 01 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| St Annes Road Express Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Aspens Services At Beccles Free School School/college/university | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Beccles R.U.F.C Youth Club Other catering premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Beccles Indoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| BSSC Kitchen And Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Roys (Wroxham) Ltd Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about The Ingate Freehouse
What is The Ingate Freehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Ingate Freehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 4 June 2019.
Is The Ingate Freehouse 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ingate Freehouse last inspected?
The Ingate Freehouse was last inspected on 4 June 2019, more than 7 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 The Ingate Freehouse?
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 The Ingate Freehouse compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Ingate Freehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Ingate Freehouse 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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