Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd 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 7 October 2025, 9 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: 32 High Street, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6AE
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd 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% | ← Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd 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 Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom Southwold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Box Southwold Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Jakery Bakery Other catering premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Easton Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Loaded-Southwold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Roman Catholic Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2009 |
Questions about Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd
What is Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd 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 Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd last inspected?
Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd?
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 Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd 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 Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Southwold Fish And Chip Company Ltd 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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