Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: Old Hall Farm, Halesworth Road, Reydon, IP18 6SG
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks 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% | ← Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks 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 Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen At Saint Felix School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Refectory At Saint Felix School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| The Southwold Flower Company Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Randolph Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| Sole Bay Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2013 |
| Reydon Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks
What is Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks's food hygiene rating?
Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks 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 Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks last inspected?
Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks?
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 Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks 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 Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks 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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