Ferry Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Ferry Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 March 2026, 3 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: The Ferry, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9RZ
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Ferry Cafe sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ← Ferry Cafe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ferry Cafe 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 Ferry Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Beccles Methodist And United Reformed Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2014 |
| Harbour Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Landguard Fort Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Larder On The Hill Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Libardis Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2017 |
| Southwold Sailing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2014 |
| Vertas At Orford CEVAP School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Ferry Cafe
What is Ferry Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Ferry Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 21 March 2026.
Is Ferry Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ferry Cafe last inspected?
Ferry Cafe was last inspected on 21 March 2026, 3 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 Ferry Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ferry Cafe compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Ferry Cafe holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Ferry Cafe 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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