Pinetree Bakery food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Suffolk
Pinetree Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 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: 4 Smallgate, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9AB
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Pinetree Bakery 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% | ← Pinetree Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pinetree Bakery 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 Pinetree Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twyfords Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Ektu Brothers Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2016 |
| Bunn's Butchers Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Golden Bowl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| The Old Tap Beccles Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Bombay Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2026 |
| QD Stores Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2010 |
Questions about Pinetree Bakery
What is Pinetree Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Pinetree Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Pinetree Bakery 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pinetree Bakery last inspected?
Pinetree Bakery was last inspected on 11 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 Pinetree Bakery?
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 Pinetree Bakery 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 Pinetree Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Pinetree Bakery 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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