The Whistlestop Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
The Whistlestop Cafe 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 26 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Station Guest House, Woodbridge Station, Station Road, IP12 4AU
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Whistlestop Cafe 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 Whistlestop Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Whistlestop Cafe 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 Whistlestop Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Joy's Kitchen Other catering premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Julie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Ferry Quay Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Brownbread Bakery Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
Questions about The Whistlestop Cafe
What is The Whistlestop Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Whistlestop Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 26 November 2024.
Is The Whistlestop Cafe 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 Whistlestop Cafe last inspected?
The Whistlestop Cafe was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Whistlestop Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Whistlestop Cafe 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 Whistlestop Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Whistlestop Cafe 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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