The 12 Lost Churches food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
The 12 Lost Churches holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Cliff House Holiday Park, Minsmere Road, Dunwich, IP17 3DQ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The 12 Lost Churches 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% | ← The 12 Lost Churches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 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 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 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 The 12 Lost Churches 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 12 Lost Churches, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 February 2026 |
| Green Light Trust School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Dingle Marsh Barns Dunwich Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| RSPB Cafe At Minsmere Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Yurt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Westleton Village Stores & Post Office Including The Snug Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| The Westleton Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The 12 Lost Churches
What is The 12 Lost Churches's food hygiene rating?
The 12 Lost Churches has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 19 March 2026.
Is The 12 Lost Churches 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The 12 Lost Churches last inspected?
The 12 Lost Churches was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 12 Lost Churches?
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 The 12 Lost Churches compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The 12 Lost Churches is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The 12 Lost Churches 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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