Printing Press food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Printing Press holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 December 2025, 6 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: 35A Newgate, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QB
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Printing Press among the 1,993 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 | 1,993 | 86% | ← Printing Press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 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 200 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 Printing Press 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 Printing Press, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old School Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Easy Tiger Beccles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Beccles Public Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Ristorante Piatto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Beccles Fish And Chips Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2025 |
| Tesco Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Yo! To Go! Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ektu Brothers Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
Questions about Printing Press
What is Printing Press's food hygiene rating?
Printing Press has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 29 December 2025.
Is Printing Press 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Printing Press last inspected?
Printing Press was last inspected on 29 December 2025, 6 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 Printing Press?
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 Printing Press compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Printing Press is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Printing Press 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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