The Regent Theatre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ipswich
The Regent Theatre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 July 2016, more than 9 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: Regent Theatre, 3 St Helens Street, Ipswich, IP4 1HE
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts The Regent Theatre 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% | ← The Regent Theatre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Regent Theatre 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 Regent Theatre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian & Afro Ent Ltd Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| Angel Food & Wine Store Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2017 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Bazar Shop Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Brothers Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| American candy corner Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Bubble Tealicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about The Regent Theatre
What is The Regent Theatre's food hygiene rating?
The Regent Theatre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 21 July 2016.
Is The Regent Theatre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Regent Theatre last inspected?
The Regent Theatre was last inspected on 21 July 2016, more than 9 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 The Regent Theatre?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Regent Theatre compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and The Regent Theatre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects The Regent Theatre 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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