Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club food hygiene rating
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Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the business and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club was inspected on 12 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Babergh score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Babergh ratings →
Address: The Clubhouse, Old London Road, Copdock and Washbrook, IP8 3EY
How this rating has changed
Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 12 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 July 2026 | 5 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Babergh
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 791 rated places in Babergh score this low, about one in 132. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 689 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club | |
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameo Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2025 |
| Gemini Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| Copdock Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Copdock Hall Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Copdock and Washbrook Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| The Brook Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club
What is Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club's food hygiene rating?
Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Babergh Council on 12 July 2026.
Is Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club last inspected?
Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club was last inspected on 12 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club compare to other places in Babergh?
87% of the 791 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, while Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Babergh, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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