The Greenhouse Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Suffolk
The Greenhouse Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 3 July 2024, more than 2 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: 5 Orwell Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HE
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Greenhouse Cafe 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 Greenhouse Cafe | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Greenhouse Cafe 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 Greenhouse Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| JG Foods Ltd T/A Grape Tree Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2017 |
| Cafe On The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| China China Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Anatolia Restaurant Other catering premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Blue Naan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| All Things Nice Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about The Greenhouse Cafe
What is The Greenhouse Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Greenhouse Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 3 July 2024.
Is The Greenhouse Cafe 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Greenhouse Cafe last inspected?
The Greenhouse Cafe was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 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 Greenhouse Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Greenhouse Cafe 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 Greenhouse Cafe holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Greenhouse Cafe 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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