Restaurant Associates food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
Restaurant Associates holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2023, more than 3 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: Compass Group - Willis, 15 Friars Street, Ipswich, IP1 1TD
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Restaurant Associates among the 989 places in Ipswich holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 95% | ← Restaurant Associates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Restaurant Associates 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 Restaurant Associates, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Applaud Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| BME Suffolk Support Group Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
Questions about Restaurant Associates
What is Restaurant Associates's food hygiene rating?
Restaurant Associates has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 17 April 2023.
Is Restaurant Associates safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Restaurant Associates last inspected?
Restaurant Associates was last inspected on 17 April 2023, more than 3 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 Restaurant Associates?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Restaurant Associates compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Restaurant Associates is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Restaurant Associates 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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