Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant 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 5 March 2024, more than 2 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: 44 High Street, Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9DS
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 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 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 Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant 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 Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Lakenheath News Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| The Brewers Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Lakenheath Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 February 2026 |
| Lakenheath Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Sunshine Corner Day Nursery Caring Premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Lakenheath indoor bowls club Other catering premises | 147 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2009 |
| Inspire Day Club Caring Premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant
What is Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 5 March 2024.
Is Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant 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 Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on 5 March 2024, more than 2 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 Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant?
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 Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant 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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