The Chop Suey House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ipswich
The Chop Suey House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Chop Suey House, 265 Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 4BS
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chop Suey House 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% | ← The Chop Suey House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Chop Suey House 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 The Chop Suey House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky T/A Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Bodrum Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Brighton The Corners Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Brewers Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Al's Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| AS Food and Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2016 |
| Bethesda Eventide Homes Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| BK UK Group Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
Questions about The Chop Suey House
What is The Chop Suey House's food hygiene rating?
The Chop Suey House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ipswich Council on 23 September 2025.
Is The Chop Suey House 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chop Suey House last inspected?
The Chop Suey House was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months 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 The Chop Suey House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chop Suey House compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while The Chop Suey House holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects The Chop Suey House 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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