Kwan Thai Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
Kwan Thai Restaurant 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 27 June 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: Kwan Thai, 14-14A St Nicholas Street, Ipswich, IP1 1TJ
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Kwan Thai Restaurant 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% | ← Kwan Thai Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kwan Thai 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 Kwan Thai Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| BME Suffolk Support Group Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Applaud Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| American Candy Corner Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
Questions about Kwan Thai Restaurant
What is Kwan Thai Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Kwan Thai Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 27 June 2023.
Is Kwan Thai Restaurant 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 Kwan Thai Restaurant last inspected?
Kwan Thai Restaurant was last inspected on 27 June 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 Kwan Thai 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kwan Thai Restaurant compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Kwan Thai Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Kwan Thai 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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