Lakenheath Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Suffolk
Lakenheath Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2025, 10 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: Shop, 62 High Street, Lakenheath, IP27 9DS
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Lakenheath Express 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% | ← Lakenheath Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lakenheath Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Lakenheath News Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| The Brewers Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Lakenheath Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 February 2026 |
| Sunshine Corner Day Nursery Caring Premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Lakenheath indoor bowls club Other catering premises | 135 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2009 |
| Filipiniana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Lakenheath Express
What is Lakenheath Express's food hygiene rating?
Lakenheath Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Lakenheath Express 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lakenheath Express last inspected?
Lakenheath Express was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months 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 Express?
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 Lakenheath Express 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 Lakenheath Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Lakenheath Express 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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