QD Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
QD Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2017, more than 8 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: Unit A, Commercial Road, Lowestoft, NR32 2TD
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts QD Stores among the 1,993 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 | 1,993 | 86% | ← QD Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 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 200 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 QD Stores 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 QD Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaches & Cream Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Amigos Mini Market Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Dolphin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Chipsters/The Harbour Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| East Point Pavilion - Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2010 |
Questions about QD Stores
What is QD Stores's food hygiene rating?
QD Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 14 November 2017.
Is QD Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was QD Stores last inspected?
QD Stores was last inspected on 14 November 2017, more than 8 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 QD Stores?
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 QD Stores compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and QD Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects QD Stores 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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