Bentwaters Cold War Museum food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Bentwaters Cold War Museum 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 1 June 2025, 13 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: Building 134, Bentwaters Park, Rendlesham, IP12 2TW
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Bentwaters Cold War Museum 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% | ← Bentwaters Cold War Museum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Bentwaters Cold War Museum 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 Bentwaters Cold War Museum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Diner At Bentwaters Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| P & A Harrison (Peter Harrison Chef) Other catering premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Pump Street Ltd T/A Pump Street Chocolate Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Rendlesham Wok Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Rendlesham Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Bar 23 Rendlesham Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
Questions about Bentwaters Cold War Museum
What is Bentwaters Cold War Museum's food hygiene rating?
Bentwaters Cold War Museum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 1 June 2025.
Is Bentwaters Cold War Museum 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 Bentwaters Cold War Museum last inspected?
Bentwaters Cold War Museum was last inspected on 1 June 2025, 13 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 Bentwaters Cold War Museum?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bentwaters Cold War Museum 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 Bentwaters Cold War Museum is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Bentwaters Cold War Museum 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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