The Alex food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
The Alex 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: The Alex was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 123 Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2AF
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Alex 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% | ← The Alex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 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 201 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 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 The Alex 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 The Alex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alba Chiara Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| 129 Cafe Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Blue Naan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Hotel Coco Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Cafe On The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| China China Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Anatolia Restaurant Other catering premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Felixstowe Old Peoples Welfare Association Broadway House Other catering premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
Questions about The Alex
What is The Alex's food hygiene rating?
The Alex has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 17 June 2026.
Is The Alex 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 The Alex last inspected?
The Alex was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. 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 The Alex?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Alex compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Alex is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Alex 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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