Kessingland Community Fridge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Kessingland Community Fridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2023, more than 2 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: Kessingland Library, Marram Green, Kessingland, NR33 7AH
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Kessingland Community Fridge 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% | ← Kessingland Community Fridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Kessingland Community Fridge 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 Kessingland Community Fridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushells Bakery Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| The Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2019 |
| The Knoll B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| Coffee @ St Ed's & Community Lunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Kessingland Pizza And Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Kessingland Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Manor Farm Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Catchpole's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
Questions about Kessingland Community Fridge
What is Kessingland Community Fridge's food hygiene rating?
Kessingland Community Fridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 15 August 2023.
Is Kessingland Community Fridge 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kessingland Community Fridge last inspected?
Kessingland Community Fridge was last inspected on 15 August 2023, more than 2 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 Kessingland Community Fridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kessingland Community Fridge 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 Kessingland Community Fridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Kessingland Community Fridge 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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