Spindler's food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Suffolk
Spindler's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 October 2025, 9 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: 14A Hungate, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9TT
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Spindler's sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ← Spindler's | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Spindler's 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 Spindler's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| W J Seppings Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Baileys Delicatessen Other catering premises | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Pearl River Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Reset Clinic Ltd Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bombay Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2026 |
| Momo Market Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Twyfords Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Spindler's
What is Spindler's's food hygiene rating?
Spindler's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Spindler's safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spindler's last inspected?
Spindler's was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 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 Spindler's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spindler's compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Spindler's holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Spindler's 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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