Thyme And Tide food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Suffolk
Thyme And Tide holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 March 2025, 16 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: Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club, The Ferry, Felixstowe, IP11 9RZ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Thyme And Tide 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% | ← Thyme And Tide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 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 202 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 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 Thyme And Tide 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 Thyme And Tide, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt Fisheries Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| PGL Bawdsey Manor Adventure Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Kingsfleet Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2014 |
| Old Felixstowe Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Brackenbury Fort Kiosk Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| Lottys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Michael's Butchers Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Felixstowe International College School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Thyme And Tide
What is Thyme And Tide's food hygiene rating?
Thyme And Tide has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 9 March 2025.
Is Thyme And Tide 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thyme And Tide last inspected?
Thyme And Tide was last inspected on 9 March 2025, 16 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 Thyme And Tide?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thyme And Tide compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Thyme And Tide is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Thyme And Tide 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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