Bushells Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Bushells Bakery 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 24 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: 54 Field Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft, NR33 7QA
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Bushells Bakery 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% | ← Bushells Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bushells Bakery 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 Bushells Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kessingland Community Fridge Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Kessingland Pizza And Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Kessingland Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Coffee @ St Ed's & Community Lunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Manor Farm Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Rambleside Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2016 |
| Catchpole's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Africa Alive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Bushells Bakery
What is Bushells Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Bushells Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Bushells Bakery 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 Bushells Bakery last inspected?
Bushells Bakery was last inspected on 24 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 Bushells Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bushells Bakery 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 Bushells Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Bushells Bakery 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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