Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 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: Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Bridge, Tunstall, IP17 1SP
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings among the 1,996 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 | 1,996 | 86% | ← Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 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 207 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 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 Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings 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 Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Food Pantry Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2018 |
| MALT And Riverside Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Fuel Efficient Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 August 2025 |
| Rather Splendid Events Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2014 |
| Ship Inn Blaxhall Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| The Wild Meat Company Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| The Old Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2025 |
| Maximus Sustainable Fishing Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings
What is Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings's food hygiene rating?
Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings last inspected?
Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings 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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