Garrett House Residential Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Garrett House Residential Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 September 2025, 9 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: 43 Park Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5EN
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Garrett House Residential Home sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ← Garrett House Residential Home | |
| 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 201 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Garrett House Residential Home 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 Garrett House Residential Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldeburgh Rugby Club Other catering premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Toll House Accommodation Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2009 |
| Aldeburgh Community Hospital Caring Premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| East Of England Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Hall Farm Shop Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2015 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2017 |
| The Alde Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| The Lighthouse Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Garrett House Residential Home
What is Garrett House Residential Home's food hygiene rating?
Garrett House Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 19 September 2025.
Is Garrett House Residential Home safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Garrett House Residential Home last inspected?
Garrett House Residential Home was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 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 Garrett House Residential Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Garrett House Residential Home compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Garrett House Residential Home holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Garrett House Residential Home 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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