The Black Dog Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
The Black Dog Deli 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 13 January 2025, 17 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: Sole Bay House, The Street, Walberswick, IP18 6UH
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Black Dog Deli 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 Black Dog Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 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 201 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 Black Dog Deli 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 Black Dog Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2026 |
| The Parish Lantern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| The Tea Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2026 |
| Salt Shore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sole Bay Fish Company Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Samantha K's Farmers/growers | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 November 2025 |
| Mrs T's Fish And Chips Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about The Black Dog Deli
What is The Black Dog Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Black Dog Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 13 January 2025.
Is The Black Dog Deli 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 The Black Dog Deli last inspected?
The Black Dog Deli was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 17 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 Black Dog Deli?
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 Black Dog Deli compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Dog Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Black Dog Deli 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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