Earsham Street Delicatessen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Earsham Street Delicatessen 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 21 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: 51 Earsham Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AF
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Earsham Street Delicatessen 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% | ← Earsham Street Delicatessen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Earsham Street Delicatessen 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 Earsham Street Delicatessen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Sweet For You Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2014 |
| Earsham Street Fish Company Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Little Green Wholefood Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2010 |
| Mermaid Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 March 2025 |
| Source Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 December 2024 |
| St Mary's House Caring Premises | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Baked. On Earsham Street Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| The Forequarter Butchery Retailers - other | 72 yards away | Awaiting publication |
Questions about Earsham Street Delicatessen
What is Earsham Street Delicatessen's food hygiene rating?
Earsham Street Delicatessen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Earsham Street Delicatessen 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 Earsham Street Delicatessen last inspected?
Earsham Street Delicatessen was last inspected on 21 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 Earsham Street Delicatessen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Earsham Street Delicatessen 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 Earsham Street Delicatessen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Earsham Street Delicatessen 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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