Lakenheath Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Suffolk
Lakenheath Fish and Chips holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: 37 High Street, Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9DS
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Lakenheath Fish and Chips sits behind roughly 1,440 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ← Lakenheath Fish and Chips | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lakenheath Fish and Chips 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 Lakenheath Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakura Japanese & Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Lakenheath News Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| The Brewers Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Lakenheath Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Sunshine Corner Day Nursery Caring Premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Lakenheath indoor bowls club Other catering premises | 147 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2009 |
| Inspire Day Club Caring Premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Lakenheath Fish and Chips
What is Lakenheath Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Lakenheath Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Suffolk Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Lakenheath Fish and Chips safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Lakenheath Fish and Chips last inspected?
Lakenheath Fish and Chips was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lakenheath Fish and Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lakenheath Fish and Chips compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Lakenheath Fish and Chips holds a 3. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Lakenheath Fish and Chips 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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