The Artisan Smokehouse

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-24

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

The Artisan Smokehouse is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Goose Barn, Back Road, Falkenham, Ipswich, IP10 0QR, in the East Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 October 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 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 2,570 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
Goose Barn, Back Road, Falkenham, Ipswich
Postcode
IP10 0QR
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
925584

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Artisan Smokehouse?

The Artisan Smokehouse 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 Artisan Smokehouse last inspected?

The Artisan Smokehouse was last inspected on 2025-10-24. 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 Artisan Smokehouse located?

The Artisan Smokehouse is located at Goose Barn, Back Road, Falkenham, Ipswich , IP10 0QR, in the East Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP10 postcode area.