Fruits & Flowers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Fruits & Flowers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 September 2010, more than 15 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: 101 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7BL
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Fruits & Flowers 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% | ← Fruits & Flowers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Fruits & Flowers 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 Fruits & Flowers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue And Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| King's Of Felixstowe Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cafe Bencotto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Evolved Cake & Desserts Manufacturers/packers | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Felixstowe Fine Foods And Fishmongers Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Level Two Youth Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2017 |
| Beijing Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Fruits & Flowers
What is Fruits & Flowers's food hygiene rating?
Fruits & Flowers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 10 September 2010.
Is Fruits & Flowers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fruits & Flowers last inspected?
Fruits & Flowers was last inspected on 10 September 2010, more than 15 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 Fruits & Flowers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fruits & Flowers 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 Fruits & Flowers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Fruits & Flowers 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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