Simply Delicious food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Simply Delicious 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 1 March 2024, more than 2 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: 70 High Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4BZ
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Simply Delicious 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% | ← Simply Delicious | |
| 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 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 Simply Delicious 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 Simply Delicious, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Leiston Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Leiston Picture House Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Taste Of China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Tasty Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Bushells Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 37 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Leiston Newsagent Ltd Retailers - other | 37 yards away | Exempt | |
| Oh My Pizza Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Simply Delicious
What is Simply Delicious's food hygiene rating?
Simply Delicious has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 1 March 2024.
Is Simply Delicious 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 Simply Delicious last inspected?
Simply Delicious was last inspected on 1 March 2024, more than 2 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 Simply Delicious?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Simply Delicious 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 Simply Delicious holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Simply Delicious 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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