Tea & Antiques food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Tea & Antiques 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 30 April 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: 109 High Road East, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PS
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Tea & Antiques 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% | ← Tea & Antiques | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tea & Antiques 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 Tea & Antiques, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lottys Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Felixstowe International College School/college/university | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Foxgrove Retirement Home Caring Premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Healthcare Homes Maynell House Caring Premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Kingsfleet Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2014 |
| Brackenbury Fort Kiosk Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| Bath Tap Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Felixstowe Lawn Tennis Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2009 |
Questions about Tea & Antiques
What is Tea & Antiques's food hygiene rating?
Tea & Antiques has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 30 April 2010.
Is Tea & Antiques 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 Tea & Antiques last inspected?
Tea & Antiques was last inspected on 30 April 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 Tea & Antiques?
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 Tea & Antiques 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 Tea & Antiques is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Tea & Antiques 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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