The Edge Of Town food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Edge Of Town holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 18 June 2018, 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: 46 Park Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1SP
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Edge Of Town sits behind roughly 1,993 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 9% | ← The Edge Of Town | |
| 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 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 Edge Of Town 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 Edge Of Town, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First & Last Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2025 |
| Harleston House Caring Premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| East Coast Recovery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2022 |
| Golden Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2019 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| GGs Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Daisy's Delights Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Edge Of Town
What is The Edge Of Town's food hygiene rating?
The Edge Of Town has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 18 June 2018.
Is The Edge Of Town 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Edge Of Town last inspected?
The Edge Of Town was last inspected on 18 June 2018, 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 The Edge Of Town?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Edge Of Town compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Edge Of Town holds a 4. 215 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Edge Of Town 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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