Chestnut & Rose food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Chestnut & 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 9 January 2025, 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: 32A Penzance Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JS
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Chestnut & Rose 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% | ← Chestnut & Rose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chestnut & 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 Chestnut & Rose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alishan Pavillion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 1st Kesgrave Scouts Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2008 |
| Cafe 66 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Brunchouse Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Cedarwood Breakfast And After School Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2016 |
| Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Caterlink At Kesgrave High School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Chestnut & Rose
What is Chestnut & Rose's food hygiene rating?
Chestnut & Rose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Chestnut & 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 Chestnut & Rose last inspected?
Chestnut & Rose was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 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 Chestnut & 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chestnut & Rose 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 Chestnut & Rose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Chestnut & 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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