Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Suffolk
Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Seaton Road Methodist Church, Seaton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 9BT
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches 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% | ← Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches 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 Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| Angel Inn Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Chicago Express Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| East Of England Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2017 |
| Bombay Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Kings Street East Of England Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2010 |
| Felixstowe Trades And Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
| Grahams Griddle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
Questions about Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches
What is Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches's food hygiene rating?
Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches last inspected?
Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches?
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 Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches 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 Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Seaton Road Church & Church Lunches 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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