Rickie's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Suffolk
Rickie's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Rickie's was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 41B Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7BB
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Rickie's 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% | ← Rickie's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Rickie's 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 Rickie's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JG Foods Ltd T/A Grape Tree Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Cookie Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Anatolia Restaurant Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2017 |
| All Things Nice Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Felixstowe Old Peoples Welfare Association Broadway House Other catering premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Blue Naan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
Questions about Rickie's
What is Rickie's's food hygiene rating?
Rickie's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Rickie's 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rickie's last inspected?
Rickie's was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Rickie's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Rickie's 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 Rickie's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Rickie's 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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