Violets Florist food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Violets Florist 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 16 July 2021, more than 4 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: 2 Famona Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR33 8JX
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Violets Florist among the 1,996 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 | 1,996 | 86% | ← Violets Florist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 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 207 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 Violets Florist 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 Violets Florist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Colville Service STN Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2010 |
| Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Carlton Colville Pre-School Caring Premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Carlton Hall Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Deans Beans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| East Coast Community Healthcare At Carlton Court Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Gisleham Parish Room Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Coach House Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2026 |
Questions about Violets Florist
What is Violets Florist's food hygiene rating?
Violets Florist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 16 July 2021.
Is Violets Florist 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 Violets Florist last inspected?
Violets Florist was last inspected on 16 July 2021, more than 4 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 Violets Florist?
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 Violets Florist compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Violets Florist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Violets Florist 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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