The Tea Shed

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-11-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Tea Shed is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at The Green, Walberswick, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6TT, in the East Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 November 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. East Suffolk oversees 2,570 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in East Suffolk is 4.8 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
The Green, Walberswick, Southwold, Suffolk
Postcode
IP18 6TT
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1008627

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Tea Shed?

The Tea Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by East Suffolk.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Tea Shed last inspected?

The Tea Shed was last inspected on 2024-11-08. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Tea Shed located?

The Tea Shed is located at The Green, Walberswick, Southwold, Suffolk , IP18 6TT, in the East Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP18 postcode area.