Aldringham Tearoom Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Aldringham Tearoom Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 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: The Old Blacksmiths Shop, Thorpe Road, Aldringham cum Thorpe, IP16 4QX
How it compares in East Suffolk
A 1 is rare: only 17 of 2,317 rated places in East Suffolk score this low, about one in 136. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ← Aldringham Tearoom Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Aldringham Tearoom Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Aldringham Tearoom Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrot And Punchbowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 337 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 March 2026 |
| Aldringham Court Caring Premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Five Acre Barn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2017 |
| Lunchtime Company At Alde Valley Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Knodishall Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2011 |
| Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Dipjyot UK Ltd / Kings Road Premier Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2019 |
| The Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
Questions about Aldringham Tearoom Ltd
What is Aldringham Tearoom Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Aldringham Tearoom Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by East Suffolk Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Aldringham Tearoom Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Aldringham Tearoom Ltd last inspected?
Aldringham Tearoom Ltd was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Aldringham Tearoom Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aldringham Tearoom Ltd 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 Aldringham Tearoom Ltd holds a 1. 17 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Aldringham Tearoom Ltd 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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We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Suffolk, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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