Highlands Deben food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Highlands Deben holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 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: Highlands Residential Home, Fitzgerald Road, Woodbridge, IP12 1EN
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Highlands Deben 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% | ← Highlands Deben | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Highlands Deben 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 Highlands Deben, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2019 |
| Galley Creamery And Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Hill House Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| Hullabaloo Manufacturers/packers | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Essen Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Fruit & Flower Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Acre Bakery Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Burnt Fig Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Highlands Deben
What is Highlands Deben's food hygiene rating?
Highlands Deben has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Highlands Deben 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Highlands Deben last inspected?
Highlands Deben was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Highlands Deben?
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 Highlands Deben 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 Highlands Deben is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Highlands Deben 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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Highlands Deben is one of 220 rated food businesses in Woodbridge. See every hygiene rating in Woodbridge →
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