The Galley food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
The Galley holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Fishermans Wharf, South Pier, Royal Plain, NR33 0AE
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Galley sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ← The Galley | |
| 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 201 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Galley 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 Galley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Point Pavilion - Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Chipsters/The Harbour Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Beaches & Cream Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Amigos Mini Market Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2010 |
| Dolphin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about The Galley
What is The Galley's food hygiene rating?
The Galley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 25 November 2024.
Is The Galley 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Galley last inspected?
The Galley was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 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 The Galley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Galley compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Galley holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Galley 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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