Flames food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Suffolk
Flames 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: 120 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9JT
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Flames 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% | ← Flames | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Flames 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 Flames, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Cafe And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Broadview Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Candyworld Mobile caterer | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Bridge Road Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bridge Road Premier Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Dinky Town Play Cafe / Enchanted Kingdom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| East Point Fish Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about Flames
What is Flames's food hygiene rating?
Flames has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Flames 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 Flames last inspected?
Flames was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Flames?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Flames 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 Flames is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Flames 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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