Healthcare Homes Maynell House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Healthcare Homes Maynell House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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: Maynell House Residential Home, High Road East, Felixstowe, IP11 9PU
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Healthcare Homes Maynell House 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% | ← Healthcare Homes Maynell House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Healthcare Homes Maynell House 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 Healthcare Homes Maynell House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxgrove Retirement Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Lottys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Felixstowe International College School/college/university | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Kingsfleet Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2014 |
| Bath Tap Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Felixstowe Lawn Tennis Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2009 |
| Elephant And Barrel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Felixstowe Community Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Healthcare Homes Maynell House
What is Healthcare Homes Maynell House's food hygiene rating?
Healthcare Homes Maynell House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Healthcare Homes Maynell House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Healthcare Homes Maynell House last inspected?
Healthcare Homes Maynell House was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Healthcare Homes Maynell House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Healthcare Homes Maynell House 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 Healthcare Homes Maynell House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Healthcare Homes Maynell House 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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