Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry 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 4 March 2025, 16 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: Shop, Station Garage, Main Road, IP17 3PW
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry 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% | ← Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry 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 Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darsham Old Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2018 |
| Fox Inn Darsham Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Emmerdale Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 January 2026 |
| Fauna Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Mill Hill Farm Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2017 |
| Copperbeech Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2019 |
| Satis House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Vertas At Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry
What is Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry 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 Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry last inspected?
Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 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 Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry?
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 Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry 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 Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Darsham Service Station And Lily's Pantry 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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