Riverside Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Riverside Tearoom 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 February 2025, 17 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: Orford Quay, Quay Street, Orford, IP12 2NU
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Riverside Tearoom 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% | ← Riverside Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Riverside Tearoom 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 Riverside Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinney's of Orford Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Orford Meat Shed Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Butley Orford Oysterage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Pump Street Chocolate Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2022 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Orford Castle Retailers - other | 402 yards away | Exempt | |
| Crown And Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Pump Street Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
Questions about Riverside Tearoom
What is Riverside Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Riverside Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Riverside Tearoom 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 Riverside Tearoom last inspected?
Riverside Tearoom was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 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 Riverside Tearoom?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riverside Tearoom 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 Riverside Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Riverside Tearoom 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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