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Martlesham Bowls Club food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · East Suffolk

Martlesham Bowls Club 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 1 December 2009, 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: Bowling Green, Recreation Ground, The Street

How it compares in East Suffolk

That puts Martlesham Bowls Club 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.

Every rated food business in East Suffolk
5 out of 5 1,994 86% ← Martlesham Bowls Club
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

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 Martlesham Bowls Club 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 Martlesham Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Black Dog Chilli Co & Greek Olives Suffolk Ltd Manufacturers/packers 169 yards away 5 - Very good 25 February 2026
Cornerstone Day Nursery And Pre School Caring Premises 332 yards away 5 - Very good 2 December 2025
Bealings Farm Shop Retailers - other 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 11 February 2026
Kyson Primary School (Wrap Around Care) School/college/university 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 10 February 2025
Black Tiles Learning Centre Other catering premises 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 19 February 2009
Martlesham Post Office Stores Retailers - other 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 29 April 2019
McDonald's Restaurants Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1.0 miles away 5 - Very good 11 July 2024

Questions about Martlesham Bowls Club

What is Martlesham Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?

Martlesham Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 1 December 2009.

Is Martlesham Bowls Club 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 Martlesham Bowls Club last inspected?

Martlesham Bowls Club was last inspected on 1 December 2009, 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 Martlesham Bowls Club?

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 Martlesham Bowls Club 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 Martlesham Bowls Club is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

East Suffolk Council inspects Martlesham Bowls Club 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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Martlesham Bowls Club is one of 52 rated food businesses in Martlesham. See every hygiene rating in Martlesham

East Suffolk inspects and rates 2,519 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Suffolk

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