Oakwood House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Oakwood House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 2024, 20 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: Stollery Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GD
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Oakwood House 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% | ← Oakwood House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Oakwood House 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 Oakwood House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunchouse Cafe Other catering premises | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| 1st Kesgrave Scouts Other catering premises | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2008 |
| Cafe 66 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Cedarwood Breakfast And After School Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2016 |
| Chestnut & Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Alishan Pavillion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Caterlink At Kesgrave High School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Oakwood House
What is Oakwood House's food hygiene rating?
Oakwood House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Oakwood House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oakwood House last inspected?
Oakwood House was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 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 Oakwood House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Oakwood House 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 Oakwood House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Oakwood House 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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