Refectory At Saint Felix School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Refectory At Saint Felix School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St Felix School, Halesworth Road, Reydon, IP18 6SD
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Refectory At Saint Felix School among the 1,993 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 | 1,993 | 86% | ← Refectory At Saint Felix School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 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 200 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 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 Refectory At Saint Felix School 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 Refectory At Saint Felix School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen At Saint Felix School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Sole Bay Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2013 |
| Old Hall Southwold Cafe And Walks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Reydon Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Randolph Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| Gorse House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2009 |
| Taylorshaw At Reydon Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Reydon And Southwold Community Pantry & Fridge Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
Questions about Refectory At Saint Felix School
What is Refectory At Saint Felix School's food hygiene rating?
Refectory At Saint Felix School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 17 September 2024.
Is Refectory At Saint Felix School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Refectory At Saint Felix School last inspected?
Refectory At Saint Felix School was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 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 Refectory At Saint Felix School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Refectory At Saint Felix School compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Refectory At Saint Felix School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Refectory At Saint Felix School 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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