The Galley

Royal Plain

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Galley scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 25 November 2024 by East Suffolk.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Galley, from April 2018 to November 2024. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 4 in 2024.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Galley.

Food hygiene rating history for The Galley
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
6 April 2018	5 / 5	Very good
25 November 2024	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Galley in Royal Plain has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Fishermans Wharf,
South Pier,
Royal Plain,
Lowestoft,
NR33 0AE

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Galley. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Galley?

Food hygiene at The Galley is inspected by East Suffolk, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Galley

What is The Galley’s food hygiene rating?

The Galley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 25 November 2024.

When was The Galley last inspected?

The Galley was last inspected by East Suffolk on 25 November 2024.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.