Oakfired food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Oakfired 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 November 2025, 7 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: The Royal Oak Ph, 35 Ravensmere, Beccles, NR34 9DH
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Oakfired 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% | ← Oakfired | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Oakfired 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 Oakfired, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cod House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| The Fox And Hounds Social Club Other catering premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| Rao's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Sunshine At Ravensmere School/college/university | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Harris And James Factory Cafe & Experiences Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bear & Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Tesco Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Oakfired
What is Oakfired's food hygiene rating?
Oakfired has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 22 November 2025.
Is Oakfired 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 Oakfired last inspected?
Oakfired was last inspected on 22 November 2025, 7 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 Oakfired?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oakfired 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 Oakfired is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Oakfired 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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