Compass Group At Landguard Canteen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Suffolk
Compass Group At Landguard Canteen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 December 2025, 6 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: Tomline House, Dock Road, The Docks, IP11 3SY
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Compass Group At Landguard Canteen 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% | ← Compass Group At Landguard Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Compass Group At Landguard Canteen 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 Compass Group At Landguard Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group At Trinity Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Georgie's Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2017 |
| Felixstowe Truckstop Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| D&C Chicken Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Dolphin Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Beach Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Compass Group At Landguard Canteen
What is Compass Group At Landguard Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Compass Group At Landguard Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Compass Group At Landguard Canteen 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Compass Group At Landguard Canteen last inspected?
Compass Group At Landguard Canteen was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 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 Compass Group At Landguard Canteen?
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 Compass Group At Landguard Canteen 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 Compass Group At Landguard Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Compass Group At Landguard Canteen 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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