Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Old Abbey Residential Homes, Abbey Road, Leiston, IP16 4RF
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home 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% | ← Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home 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 Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Corda Trust School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Summerhill School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Cake And Ale Holiday Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| White Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home
What is Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home's food hygiene rating?
Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home last inspected?
Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home was last inspected on 18 May 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 Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home 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 Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home 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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