Bistro on the Quay food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
Bistro on the Quay 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: Bistro On The Quay, 3 Wherry Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1AS
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Bistro on the Quay 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% | ← Bistro on the Quay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bistro on the Quay 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 Bistro on the Quay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarbank Brewing Co Manufacturers/packers | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| BIN93 UK Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Aramark Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Barlas Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| 127 Ipswich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bubble Tealicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bazar Shop Retailers - other | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Baghdad Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Bistro on the Quay
What is Bistro on the Quay's food hygiene rating?
Bistro on the Quay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Bistro on the Quay 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 Bistro on the Quay last inspected?
Bistro on the Quay was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 Bistro on the Quay?
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 Bistro on the Quay compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Bistro on the Quay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Bistro on the Quay 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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