Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Suffolk
Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 May 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: 5 High Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4EL
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop 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% | ← Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop 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 Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Charcoal Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Platts Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2018 |
| Sue Ryder Care Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
| The Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2015 |
| Titlow's Newsagents Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2008 |
| Tiffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Tonys Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Leiston Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 31 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 December 2022 |
Questions about Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop
What is Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 18 May 2023.
Is Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop last inspected?
Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop was last inspected on 18 May 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 Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop 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 Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop 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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