Elephant And Barrel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Elephant And Barrel 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
This is a fresh result: Elephant And Barrel was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Orwell Hotel, Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7DX
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Elephant And Barrel 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% | ← Elephant And Barrel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Elephant And Barrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken and Ribs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2026 |
| Hamilton Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Conservative Club, Felixstowe Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Beijing Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Cafe Bencotto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| King's Of Felixstowe Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| East Of England Co Op Service Station Retailers - other | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2020 |
| Fruits & Flowers Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2010 |
Questions about Elephant And Barrel
What is Elephant And Barrel's food hygiene rating?
Elephant And Barrel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Elephant And Barrel 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 Elephant And Barrel last inspected?
Elephant And Barrel was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
How does Elephant And Barrel 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 Elephant And Barrel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Elephant And Barrel 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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Elephant And Barrel is one of 247 rated food businesses in Felixstowe. See every hygiene rating in Felixstowe →
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