Re-Utilise CIC food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Re-Utilise CIC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 December 2024, 18 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: Former Lowestoft And North Suffolk Hospital, Tennyson Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1PT
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Re-Utilise CIC among the 1,996 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 | 1,996 | 86% | ← Re-Utilise CIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 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 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 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 Re-Utilise CIC 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 Re-Utilise CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Point Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
| A Piece Of Cake Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Brew & Bites Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Factory Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Dolly's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Christ Church Hall Other catering premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2018 |
Questions about Re-Utilise CIC
What is Re-Utilise CIC's food hygiene rating?
Re-Utilise CIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 18 December 2024.
Is Re-Utilise CIC 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Re-Utilise CIC last inspected?
Re-Utilise CIC was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 Re-Utilise CIC?
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 Re-Utilise CIC compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Re-Utilise CIC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Re-Utilise CIC 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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