Phoenix Fruitiers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Phoenix Fruitiers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 January 2010, more than 16 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Phoenix Fruit And Veg, 159 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7DR
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Phoenix Fruitiers sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ← Phoenix Fruitiers | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Phoenix Fruitiers 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 Phoenix Fruitiers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Hamilton Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Cafe Bencotto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken and Ribs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2026 |
| King's Of Felixstowe Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Fruits & Flowers Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2010 |
| Blue And Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Evolved Cake & Desserts Manufacturers/packers | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
Questions about Phoenix Fruitiers
What is Phoenix Fruitiers's food hygiene rating?
Phoenix Fruitiers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 18 January 2010.
Is Phoenix Fruitiers 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Phoenix Fruitiers last inspected?
Phoenix Fruitiers was last inspected on 18 January 2010, more than 16 years 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 Phoenix Fruitiers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Phoenix Fruitiers compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Phoenix Fruitiers holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Phoenix Fruitiers 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Phoenix Fruitiers and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Phoenix Fruitiers is one of 247 rated food businesses in Felixstowe. See every hygiene rating in Felixstowe →
East Suffolk inspects and rates 2,519 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Suffolk →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →