Bridgefoot Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Bridgefoot Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 October 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: 18 Lowestoft Road, Reydon, Southwold, IP18 6PT
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Bridgefoot Stores 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% | ← Bridgefoot Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bridgefoot Stores 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 Bridgefoot Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reydon And Southwold Community Pantry & Fridge Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Gorse House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 275 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2009 |
| Voluntary Help Centre Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Ninedeli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Sole Bay Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2013 |
| Reydon Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Station Road Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Randolph Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Bridgefoot Stores
What is Bridgefoot Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bridgefoot Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 27 October 2021.
Is Bridgefoot Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridgefoot Stores last inspected?
Bridgefoot Stores was last inspected on 27 October 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 Bridgefoot Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bridgefoot Stores 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 Bridgefoot Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Bridgefoot Stores 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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