Beach Station Road Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Beach Station Road Convenience holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 29 March 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: 3 Beach Station Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2DR
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Beach Station Road Convenience 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 | 212 | 9% | ← Beach Station Road Convenience | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Beach Station Road Convenience 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 Beach Station Road Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Fresh & Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| D&C Chicken Manufacturers/packers | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Hopsters Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Fruta Mia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Bertram Blacks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Beach Station Road Convenience
What is Beach Station Road Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Beach Station Road Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 29 March 2019.
Is Beach Station Road Convenience 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beach Station Road Convenience last inspected?
Beach Station Road Convenience was last inspected on 29 March 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 Beach Station Road Convenience?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beach Station Road Convenience compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Beach Station Road Convenience holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Beach Station Road Convenience 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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