Tenpin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Tenpin 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
The rating dates from 28 November 2025, 7 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.
Address: Kingpin Bowling Centre, Gloster Road, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3RJ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Tenpin 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% | ← Tenpin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tenpin 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 Tenpin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2019 |
| Martlesham Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2018 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Julia Stuckey @ The Runway Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2018 |
| Lounge 25 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2015 |
| Duncans Butchers and Bakery Retailers - other | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Tenpin
What is Tenpin's food hygiene rating?
Tenpin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 28 November 2025.
Is Tenpin 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 Tenpin last inspected?
Tenpin was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 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 Tenpin?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tenpin 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 Tenpin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Tenpin 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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