The Cork food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Cork holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 December 2025, 6 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 Cork Bar And Restaurant, 129 Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 2AQ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Cork 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 Cork | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 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 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 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 Cork 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 Cork, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Cafe Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Cafe On The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| China China Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Blue Naan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Anatolia Restaurant Other catering premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Felixstowe Old Peoples Welfare Association Broadway House Other catering premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| JG Foods Ltd T/A Grape Tree Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Alba Chiara Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
Questions about The Cork
What is The Cork's food hygiene rating?
The Cork has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 22 December 2025.
Is The Cork 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cork last inspected?
The Cork was last inspected on 22 December 2025, 6 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 Cork?
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 Cork compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Cork is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Cork 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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