Open Doors Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Open Doors Coffee Shop 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 8 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: United Reformed Church, London Road North, Lowestoft, NR32 1HB
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Open Doors Coffee Shop 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% | ← Open Doors Coffee Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 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 201 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 Open Doors Coffee 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 Open Doors Coffee Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolly's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Brew & Bites Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Bargain Point Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
| Cards Direct Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2017 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Biggs Fish Ltd Mobile caterer | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Christ Church Hall Other catering premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2018 |
| A Piece Of Cake Takeaway/sandwich shop | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about Open Doors Coffee Shop
What is Open Doors Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
Open Doors Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Open Doors Coffee 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Open Doors Coffee Shop last inspected?
Open Doors Coffee Shop was last inspected on 8 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 Open Doors Coffee Shop?
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 Open Doors Coffee Shop compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Open Doors Coffee Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Open Doors Coffee 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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