Longfields Cafe In The Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Longfields Cafe In The Park 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 13 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: Pavilion, Kingston Field, The Avenue, IP12 4BA
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Longfields Cafe In The Park 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% | ← Longfields Cafe In The Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 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 202 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 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 Longfields Cafe In The Park 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 Longfields Cafe In The Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Joy's Kitchen Other catering premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Deben Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| Grove Court Care Home Caring Premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Ferry Quay Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Blue Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Longfields Cafe In The Park
What is Longfields Cafe In The Park's food hygiene rating?
Longfields Cafe In The Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 13 August 2025.
Is Longfields Cafe In The Park 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 Longfields Cafe In The Park last inspected?
Longfields Cafe In The Park was last inspected on 13 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 Longfields Cafe In The Park?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Longfields Cafe In The Park compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Longfields Cafe In The Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Longfields Cafe In The Park 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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