The Grafton Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Suffolk
The Grafton Guest House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 7 July 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: 13 Sea Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2BB
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Grafton Guest House 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% | ← The Grafton Guest House | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Grafton Guest 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 The Grafton Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gift And Confectionery Kiosk (Beach Treats) Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2017 |
| China Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bodrum Grill House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Boss Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Gulliver's Wife Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Baba's Mangal Authentic Turkish Doner & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Beach House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Bbq Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about The Grafton Guest House
What is The Grafton Guest House's food hygiene rating?
The Grafton Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 7 July 2010.
Is The Grafton Guest House 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Grafton Guest House last inspected?
The Grafton Guest House was last inspected on 7 July 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 The Grafton Guest House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Grafton Guest 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, while The Grafton Guest House holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Grafton Guest 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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