Southwold Golf Club food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Southwold Golf Club 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 24 October 2024, 20 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: The Common, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6TB
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Southwold Golf Club 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% | ← Southwold Golf Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Southwold Golf Club 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 Southwold Golf Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Roman Catholic Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2009 |
| Box Southwold Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Bloom Southwold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Easton Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Jakery Bakery Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Station Road Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Southwold Golf Club
What is Southwold Golf Club's food hygiene rating?
Southwold Golf Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Southwold Golf Club 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 Southwold Golf Club last inspected?
Southwold Golf Club was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 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 Southwold Golf Club?
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 Southwold Golf Club 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 Southwold Golf Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Southwold Golf Club 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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