Buckenham Wine Bar And Coffee House
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Buckenham Wine Bar And Coffee House is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Basement Cafe, 81 High Street, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6DS, in the East Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Basement Cafe, 81 High Street, Southwold, Suffolk
- Postcode
- IP18 6DS
- Local Authority
- East Suffolk
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1796434
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Buckenham Wine Bar And Coffee House?
Buckenham Wine Bar And Coffee House 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 Buckenham Wine Bar And Coffee House last inspected?
Buckenham Wine Bar And Coffee House was last inspected on 2025-03-07. 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 Buckenham Wine Bar And Coffee House located?
Buckenham Wine Bar And Coffee House is located at Basement Cafe, 81 High Street, Southwold, Suffolk , IP18 6DS, in the East Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP18 postcode area.