P.L.O.T food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
P.L.O.T holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 27 November 2024, 19 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: The Buck House, Orwell Park School, Church Road, IP10 0ES
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so P.L.O.T sits behind roughly 1,996 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,996 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ← P.L.O.T | |
| 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 207 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 Generally satisfactory
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 P.L.O.T 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 P.L.O.T, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orwell Park School School/college/university | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Levington Ship Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Pin Mill Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Fresh Look Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| OCS Food Co Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Clip 'n Climb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
| David Lloyd Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about P.L.O.T
What is P.L.O.T's food hygiene rating?
P.L.O.T has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 27 November 2024.
Is P.L.O.T 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was P.L.O.T last inspected?
P.L.O.T was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 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 P.L.O.T?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does P.L.O.T compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while P.L.O.T holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects P.L.O.T 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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