Bridge Road Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Suffolk
Bridge Road Mini Market holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bridge Road Mini Market was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 48 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3LR
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Bridge Road Mini Market 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% | ← Bridge Road Mini Market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bridge Road Mini Market 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 Bridge Road Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Road Premier Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Dinky Town Play Cafe / Enchanted Kingdom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| East Point Fish Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Cupcakes From The Hart Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2014 |
| Flutterby Treats Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Candyworld Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| 142 Cafe And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Bridge Road Mini Market
What is Bridge Road Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Bridge Road Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Bridge Road Mini Market 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridge Road Mini Market last inspected?
Bridge Road Mini Market was last inspected on 4 June 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 Bridge Road Mini Market?
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 Bridge Road Mini Market 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 Bridge Road Mini Market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Bridge Road Mini Market 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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