The Smile Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
The Smile Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 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: Block E, Saxmundham Hub, Street Farm Road, IP17 1AL
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Smile Cafe 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% | ← The Smile Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 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 201 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 Very 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 The Smile Cafe 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 The Smile Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Middle Bit Manufacturers/packers | 75 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sax Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2024 |
| Nowruz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| ASIF Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
| Pizza Town Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Saxon Wines Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
| Get Stuffed Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Jinny's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
Questions about The Smile Cafe
What is The Smile Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Smile Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 15 January 2025.
Is The Smile Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Smile Cafe last inspected?
The Smile Cafe was last inspected on 15 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 The Smile Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Smile Cafe compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Smile Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Smile Cafe 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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