The Black Dog Deli Pizza Co food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
The Black Dog Deli Pizza Co 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 August 2025, 10 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: Lord Nelson Hotel, 42 East Street, Southwold, IP18 6EJ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Black Dog Deli Pizza Co 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 Black Dog Deli Pizza Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Black Dog Deli Pizza Co 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 Black Dog Deli Pizza Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson Southwold Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Suzie's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2025 |
| Harris And James Store Southwold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| The Little Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2017 |
| Coasters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 November 2024 |
| Queen Street Pharmacy Retailers - other | 111 yards away | Exempt | |
| Beaches & Cream Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about The Black Dog Deli Pizza Co
What is The Black Dog Deli Pizza Co's food hygiene rating?
The Black Dog Deli Pizza Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 15 August 2025.
Is The Black Dog Deli Pizza Co 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 Black Dog Deli Pizza Co last inspected?
The Black Dog Deli Pizza Co was last inspected on 15 August 2025, 10 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 Black Dog Deli Pizza Co?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Dog Deli Pizza Co 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 Black Dog Deli Pizza Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Black Dog Deli Pizza Co 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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