The Froize Restaurant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Froize Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 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: Froize Inn, The Street, Chillesford, IP12 3PU
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Froize Restaurant 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% | ← The Froize Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Froize Restaurant 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 The Froize Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oyster Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 March 2025 |
| Social Committee At Sudbourne Village Hall Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2017 |
| Wantisden Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Orford CEVAP School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Orford School Teaching Kitchen School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Orford Sports & Recreation Club Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2026 |
| Lady Florence River Cruise Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Orford General Store Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about The Froize Restaurant
What is The Froize Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Froize Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 10 March 2026.
Is The Froize Restaurant 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Froize Restaurant last inspected?
The Froize Restaurant was last inspected on 10 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 The Froize Restaurant?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Froize Restaurant 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 The Froize Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Froize Restaurant 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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