The Kingfisher food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Suffolk
The Kingfisher 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 23 April 2026, 2 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: 8 Snape Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4SF
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Kingfisher among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← The Kingfisher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 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 Very 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 The Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dylann's News Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2017 |
| Evergreen Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2014 |
| Fish & Chips Gresham Avenue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Booker Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2012 |
| De Niros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Bushells Bakery @ The Hatch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Blyford Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about The Kingfisher
What is The Kingfisher's food hygiene rating?
The Kingfisher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 23 April 2026.
Is The Kingfisher 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 The Kingfisher last inspected?
The Kingfisher was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 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 Kingfisher?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Kingfisher compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Kingfisher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Kingfisher 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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