Aldringham Court

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-04-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Aldringham Court is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Aldringham Court Nursing Home, Aldeburgh Road, Aldringham Cum Thorpe, Suffolk, IP16 4QF, in the East Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 April 2025, 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Aldringham Court Nursing Home, Aldeburgh Road, Aldringham Cum Thorpe, Suffolk
Postcode
IP16 4QF
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
659341

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Aldringham Court?

Aldringham Court 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Aldringham Court last inspected?

Aldringham Court was last inspected on 2025-04-08. 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 Aldringham Court located?

Aldringham Court is located at Aldringham Court Nursing Home, Aldeburgh Road, Aldringham Cum Thorpe, Suffolk , IP16 4QF, in the East Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP16 postcode area.