Leiston has 61 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
94% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 89% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 5 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 24% of food businesses in Leiston.
12 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 1,000 | 4.9/5 | 94% |
| Lowestoft | 564 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| Felixstowe | 252 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Woodbridge | 117 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Beccles | 100 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Southwold | 73 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
There are currently 61 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Leiston, out of 620,638 rated establishments across the UK.
In Leiston, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 89% of rated businesses in Leiston hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Leiston are carried out by East Suffolk. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Leiston was last updated on 18 May 2026.