The Pavillion food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
The Pavillion holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 August 2019, more than 6 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: 2 Exchange Square, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9HL
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pavillion sits behind roughly 1,996 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,996 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ← The Pavillion | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Pavillion 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 Pavillion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twyfords Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Bombay Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2026 |
| Pearl River Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Reset Clinic Ltd Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Golden Bowl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Pinetree Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Baileys Delicatessen Other catering premises | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2016 |
Questions about The Pavillion
What is The Pavillion's food hygiene rating?
The Pavillion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 19 August 2019.
Is The Pavillion safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pavillion last inspected?
The Pavillion was last inspected on 19 August 2019, more than 6 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 Pavillion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pavillion compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Pavillion holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Pavillion 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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