Chipsters/The Harbour food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Chipsters/The Harbour 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 12 December 2024, 18 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 Harbour Inn, Royal Thoroughfare, Lowestoft, NR33 0AG
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Chipsters/The Harbour 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% | ← Chipsters/The Harbour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chipsters/The Harbour 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 Chipsters/The Harbour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Point Pavilion - Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Beaches & Cream Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Amigos Mini Market Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Dolphin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Cofetaria Gabriela's Cakes Lowestoft Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2010 |
Questions about Chipsters/The Harbour
What is Chipsters/The Harbour's food hygiene rating?
Chipsters/The Harbour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Chipsters/The Harbour 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 Chipsters/The Harbour last inspected?
Chipsters/The Harbour was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 18 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 Chipsters/The Harbour?
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 Chipsters/The Harbour 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 Chipsters/The Harbour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Chipsters/The Harbour 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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