Hygienic food handling
Generally satisfactoryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Pit Stop Cafe food hygiene rating
The Pit Stop Cafe
Pit Stop Cafe
The Common
Southwold
Suffolk Inspected 17 February 2026
The Common
Southwold
Suffolk Inspected 17 February 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by East Suffolk
1
Major improvement necessary
Major improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
Business summary
The Pit Stop Cafe in East Suffolk currently has a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 17 February 2026. The Pit Stop Cafe is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Pit Stop Cafe, The Common, Southwold, Suffolk.
- Business name
- The Pit Stop Cafe
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- East Suffolk
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 17 February 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1074423
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About this information
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Latest inspection
Inspection details
17 February 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Improvement necessaryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Major improvement necessaryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Pit Stop Cafe.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 February 2026 | 1 | Major improvement necessary | Current |
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