The Commodore food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Commodore holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 8 May 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: 15 Commodore Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3NE
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Commodore sits behind roughly 1,996 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,996 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ← The Commodore | |
| 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 207 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Commodore 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 Commodore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinky Town Play Cafe / Enchanted Kingdom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bridge Road Premier Store Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bridge Road Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| East Point Fish Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| 142 Cafe And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Broadview Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Flames Other catering premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about The Commodore
What is The Commodore's food hygiene rating?
The Commodore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 8 May 2026.
Is The Commodore 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Commodore last inspected?
The Commodore was last inspected on 8 May 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 Commodore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Commodore compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Commodore holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Commodore 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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