Chantry House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Chantry House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 May 2026, 2 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: Chantry Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1DJ
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Chantry House sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ← Chantry House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chantry House 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 Chantry House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wholefood Shop Saxmundham Wholefoods Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Queens Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Violets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Socialbar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| At The Crossroads Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Spice Zone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Chantry House
What is Chantry House's food hygiene rating?
Chantry House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 5 May 2026.
Is Chantry House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chantry House last inspected?
Chantry House was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 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 Chantry House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chantry House compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Chantry House holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Chantry House 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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