Deans Beans Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Deans Beans Cafe 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 4 September 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: Carlton Court Hospital, St Peters Road, Carlton Colville, NR33 8AG
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Deans Beans Cafe 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% | ← Deans Beans Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Deans Beans Cafe 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 Deans Beans Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast Community Healthcare At Carlton Court Hospital Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Carlton Hall Residential Home Caring Premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Coach House Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2026 |
| Carlton Colville Service STN Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2010 |
| Carlton Colville Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Gisleham Parish Room Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Carlton Marshes Visitor Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about Deans Beans Cafe
What is Deans Beans Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Deans Beans Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Deans Beans Cafe 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 Deans Beans Cafe last inspected?
Deans Beans Cafe was last inspected on 4 September 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 Deans Beans Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Deans Beans Cafe 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 Deans Beans Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Deans Beans Cafe 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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