Prince of Wales House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ipswich
Prince of Wales House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 February 2026, 5 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: The Partnership in Care Ltd, 18 Prince Of Wales Drive, Ipswich, IP2 8PY
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Prince of Wales 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% | ← Prince of Wales 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Prince of Wales 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 Prince of Wales House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2024 |
| Avocet Court Nursing Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Bright Sparks Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Anderson Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2014 |
| Bourne Bridge Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Booty Burgers Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Baltic Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2017 |
Questions about Prince of Wales House
What is Prince of Wales House's food hygiene rating?
Prince of Wales House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ipswich Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Prince of Wales 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Prince of Wales House last inspected?
Prince of Wales House was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 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 Prince of Wales House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prince of Wales House compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while Prince of Wales House holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Prince of Wales 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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