Jug And Bottle food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Jug And Bottle holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 159 St Margarets Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HP
How it compares in East Suffolk
A 2 is rare: only 22 of 2,317 rated places in East Suffolk score this low, about one in 105. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ← Jug And Bottle | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Jug And Bottle the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Jug And Bottle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2019 |
| First & Last Pub/bar/nightclub | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2025 |
| Denes Diner School/college/university | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bottle & Basket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2011 |
| Cherry Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Daisy's Delights Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Giardino Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Jug And Bottle
What is Jug And Bottle's food hygiene rating?
Jug And Bottle has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by East Suffolk Council on 11 January 2023.
Is Jug And Bottle safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Jug And Bottle last inspected?
Jug And Bottle was last inspected on 11 January 2023, more than 3 years 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 Jug And Bottle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jug And Bottle compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Jug And Bottle holds a 2. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Jug And Bottle 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Suffolk, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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