2,522 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.9% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in East Suffolk are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 2,522 registered food businesses for East Suffolk. Of these, 2,318 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.9% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 17 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal China | NR33 9JT | 0 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Aldringham Tearoom Ltd | IP16 4QX | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Beech Road Kebab Pizza House | IP5 1AP | 1 | Jan 18, 2026 |
| Castle Kitchen | IP12 1HL | 1 | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Grange Convenience Stores | IP11 2PU | 1 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Jasmine Garden | IP11 9EB | 1 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| New China | NR32 5HP | 1 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Oh My Pizza Kebab | IP16 4BZ | 1 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Palace Bingo & Cinema - Kays Kitchen | IP11 7NL | 1 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Pizza Time Lowestoft | NR33 0BB | 1 | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Spa Pavilion Cafe | IP11 2DX | 1 | Aug 04, 2025 |
| Superfry Fish And Chips | NR34 7AJ | 1 | May 01, 2026 |
| The Castle Inn | IP13 9BP | 1 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| The Oyster Inn | IP12 3NZ | 1 | Mar 01, 2025 |
| The Pit Stop Cafe | 1 | Feb 17, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,991 food businesses in East Suffolk with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in East Suffolk depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.