Lakenheath indoor bowls club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Suffolk
Lakenheath indoor bowls club 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 27 August 2009, more than 16 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: Lakenheath Indoor Bowls Club, Back Street, Lakenheath, IP27 9HN
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Lakenheath indoor bowls club sits behind roughly 1,349 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ← Lakenheath indoor bowls club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lakenheath indoor bowls club 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 Lakenheath indoor bowls club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Day Club Caring Premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Lakenheath Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Filipiniana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Little India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 August 2025 |
| Sunshine Corner Day Nursery Caring Premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Mola Cafe & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Lakenheath Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
Questions about Lakenheath indoor bowls club
What is Lakenheath indoor bowls club's food hygiene rating?
Lakenheath indoor bowls club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 27 August 2009.
Is Lakenheath indoor bowls club 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 Lakenheath indoor bowls club last inspected?
Lakenheath indoor bowls club was last inspected on 27 August 2009, more than 16 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lakenheath indoor bowls club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lakenheath indoor bowls club compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Lakenheath indoor bowls club holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Lakenheath indoor bowls club 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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