Ivy House Country Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Suffolk
Ivy House Country Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 May 2026, 3 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.
96% of rated food businesses in East Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Suffolk ratings →
Address: Ivy House Farm Hotel, Ivy Lane, Lowestoft, NR33 8HY
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Ivy House Country Hotel among the 1,951 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 | 1,951 | 86% | ← Ivy House Country Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 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 Ivy House Country Hotel 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 Ivy House Country Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Marshes Visitor Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Broadlands Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| 142 Cafe And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Broadview Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Flames Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Francs Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Candyworld Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Bridge Road Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Ivy House Country Hotel
What is Ivy House Country Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Ivy House Country Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Ivy House Country Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ivy House Country Hotel last inspected?
Ivy House Country Hotel was last inspected on 29 May 2026, 3 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 Ivy House Country Hotel?
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 Ivy House Country Hotel compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,280 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Ivy House Country Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Ivy House Country Hotel 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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