The Falcon Inn Limited food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Falcon Inn Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 February 2024, more than 2 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: The Falcon, 272 High Street, Walton, IP11 9DS
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Falcon Inn Limited 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% | ← The Falcon Inn Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 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 202 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 The Falcon Inn Limited 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 The Falcon Inn Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Kings Street East Of England Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2010 |
| Chicago Express Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Angel Inn Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Hope Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| Felixstowe Nursery School Ltd Caring Premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Half Moon Pub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| East Of England Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2017 |
Questions about The Falcon Inn Limited
What is The Falcon Inn Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Falcon Inn Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 9 February 2024.
Is The Falcon Inn Limited 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Falcon Inn Limited last inspected?
The Falcon Inn Limited was last inspected on 9 February 2024, more than 2 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 The Falcon Inn Limited?
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 The Falcon Inn Limited compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Falcon Inn Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Falcon Inn Limited 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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