The Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
The Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle) was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Framlingham Castle, Castle Street, Framlingham, IP13 9BS
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle) 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 Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle) 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 Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framlingham Castle Souvenir Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2011 |
| The Ice Cream Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Castle Community Rooms Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 December 2022 |
| Common Room Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Mr Chan Restaurant Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| The Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Mills Meadow Residential Home Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Watson And Walpole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle)
What is The Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle)'s food hygiene rating?
The Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 1 June 2026.
Is The Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle) last inspected?
The Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle) was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle) 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 The Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle) 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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