Tides Reach Ice Cream
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Tides Reach Ice Cream is a retailers - other located at Coffee Shop, Tides Reach, 17 The Esplanade, Lowestoft, NR33 0QG, in the East Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 22 May 2026, 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 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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 2,173 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 food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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
- Retailers - other
- Address
- Coffee Shop, Tides Reach, 17 The Esplanade, Lowestoft
- Postcode
- NR33 0QG
- Local Authority
- East Suffolk
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1922966
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Tides Reach Ice Cream?
Tides Reach Ice Cream 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 retailers - other?
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 Tides Reach Ice Cream last inspected?
Tides Reach Ice Cream was last inspected on 2026-05-22. 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 Tides Reach Ice Cream located?
Tides Reach Ice Cream is located at Coffee Shop, Tides Reach, 17 The Esplanade, Lowestoft , NR33 0QG, in the East Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NR33 postcode area.