The Carousel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Carousel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 September 2024, 21 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: 108 High Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1XW
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Carousel sits behind roughly 2,207 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ← The Carousel | |
| 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 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 The Carousel 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 The Carousel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Hall Other catering premises | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2018 |
| A Piece Of Cake Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bargain Point Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Dolly's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Brew & Bites Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| GGs Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about The Carousel
What is The Carousel's food hygiene rating?
The Carousel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Suffolk Council on 24 September 2024.
Is The Carousel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Carousel last inspected?
The Carousel was last inspected on 24 September 2024, 21 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 The Carousel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Carousel 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 The Carousel holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Carousel 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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