Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: Riverside Theatre And Restaurant, Quay Side, Woodbridge, IP12 1BH
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar 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% | ← Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Quay Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Paul's Fish Box Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Bosphorous Meze Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2013 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| East Of England Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2016 |
| JJ's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar
What is Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar's food hygiene rating?
Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar 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 Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
How does Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar 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 Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Marlowe's Restaurant & Bar 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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