The Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
The Tea Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 March 2026, 3 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: Ashe Market, Ashe Row, Campsea Ashe, IP13 0PS
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Tea Room 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 Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tea Room 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 Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Shop Campsea Ashe Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2019 |
| The Duck Other catering premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Station House Community Connections Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Old Rectory Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2017 |
| Allonsfield House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Crowley's Of Suffolk Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
Questions about The Tea Room
What is The Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
The Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 16 March 2026.
Is The Tea Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tea Room last inspected?
The Tea Room was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 The Tea Room?
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 Tea Room 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 Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Tea Room 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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