Fen Lane Deli food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Fen Lane Deli 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 29 October 2025, 8 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: Space At The Quay, Fen Lane, Beccles, NR34 9BH
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Fen Lane Deli 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% | ← Fen Lane Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Fen Lane Deli 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 Fen Lane Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beccles And Lowestoft Sea Cadets Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Quay Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Waveney Cue Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2009 |
| Sunshine At Ravensmere School/college/university | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Beccles Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Harris And James Factory Cafe & Experiences Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Fen Lane Deli
What is Fen Lane Deli's food hygiene rating?
Fen Lane Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Fen Lane Deli 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 Fen Lane Deli last inspected?
Fen Lane Deli was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 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 Fen Lane Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fen Lane Deli 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 Fen Lane Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Fen Lane Deli 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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