Rhubarb & Rose food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Rhubarb & Rose 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 21 October 2024, 20 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: 55 Thoroughfare, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8AR
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Rhubarb & Rose among the 1,993 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 | 1,993 | 86% | ← Rhubarb & Rose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 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 200 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 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 Rhubarb & Rose 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 Rhubarb & Rose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 12 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2025 |
| Melons Green Limited Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 June 2025 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| The Halesworth Florist & Greengrocer Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2017 |
| The Angel And Cleone's Italian Restaurant Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| The Tudor Bakehouse Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Focus Organic Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| YouDrink Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Rhubarb & Rose
What is Rhubarb & Rose's food hygiene rating?
Rhubarb & Rose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Rhubarb & Rose 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 Rhubarb & Rose last inspected?
Rhubarb & Rose was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 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 Rhubarb & Rose?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rhubarb & Rose compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Rhubarb & Rose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Rhubarb & Rose 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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