East Ocean Chinese Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
East Ocean Chinese Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 25 Fore Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1JW
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so East Ocean Chinese Restaurant sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ← East Ocean Chinese Restaurant | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 East Ocean Chinese Restaurant none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to East Ocean Chinese Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bazar Shop Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Bubble Tealicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Baghdad Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Briarbank Brewing Co Manufacturers/packers | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Best Convenience Store Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Aramark Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| BIN93 UK Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Bistro on the Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about East Ocean Chinese Restaurant
What is East Ocean Chinese Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
East Ocean Chinese Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ipswich Council on 12 December 2023.
Is East Ocean Chinese Restaurant safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was East Ocean Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
East Ocean Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on 12 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at East Ocean Chinese Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does East Ocean Chinese Restaurant compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while East Ocean Chinese Restaurant holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects East Ocean Chinese Restaurant 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.
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