Allsorts food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Allsorts 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 9 February 2019, more than 7 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: 2A-4A Oxford Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1TW
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Allsorts among the 1,994 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Allsorts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 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 202 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 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 Allsorts 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 Allsorts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First & Last Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2025 |
| Bottle & Basket Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2011 |
| Daisy's Delights Manufacturers/packers | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Beresford Road Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| GGs Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Golden Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Factory Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Allsorts
What is Allsorts's food hygiene rating?
Allsorts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 9 February 2019.
Is Allsorts 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 Allsorts last inspected?
Allsorts was last inspected on 9 February 2019, more than 7 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 Allsorts?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Allsorts compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Allsorts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Allsorts 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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