Frank's kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Frank's kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Frank's kitchen was inspected on 16 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7EE
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Frank's kitchen sits behind roughly 1,349 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ← Frank's kitchen | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Frank's kitchen 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 Frank's kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2025 |
| Evergreen Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Burgerlicious Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Butterworth & Son Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Dragonfly Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Claire's House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Caterlink at Abbots Green Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Frank's kitchen
What is Frank's kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Frank's kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 16 May 2026.
Is Frank's kitchen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Frank's kitchen last inspected?
Frank's kitchen was last inspected on 16 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Frank's kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Frank's kitchen compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Frank's kitchen holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Frank's kitchen 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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