Butley Orford Oysterage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Butley Orford Oysterage 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 24 June 2024, more than 2 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: Market Hill, Orford, Suffolk, IP12 2LF
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Butley Orford Oysterage 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% | ← Butley Orford Oysterage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Butley Orford Oysterage 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 Butley Orford Oysterage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump Street Chocolate Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2022 |
| Orford Meat Shed Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Pump Street Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Crown And Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Lady Florence River Cruise Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Orford Castle Retailers - other | 181 yards away | Exempt | |
| Orford General Store Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Butley Orford Oysterage
What is Butley Orford Oysterage's food hygiene rating?
Butley Orford Oysterage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 24 June 2024.
Is Butley Orford Oysterage 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 Butley Orford Oysterage last inspected?
Butley Orford Oysterage was last inspected on 24 June 2024, more than 2 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 Butley Orford Oysterage?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Butley Orford Oysterage 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 Butley Orford Oysterage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Butley Orford Oysterage 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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