Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Lowestoft Masonic Club Masonic Hall, 101 The Avenue, Lowestoft, NR33 7LJ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar 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% | ← Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar 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 Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estherene House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Foodshare Distribution Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Eastview Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Amber Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| 0St Lukes Whitton Pantry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Aspens Services At St Marys Roman Catholic School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Boating Lake Ice- Cream Kiosk Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2010 |
| China Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar
What is Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar's food hygiene rating?
Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 3 September 2024.
Is Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar last inspected?
Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 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 Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar 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 Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Lowestoft Masonic Hall - Bar 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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