Isaacs food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ipswich
Isaacs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 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: Isaac Lord Merchant Quarter, 7 Wherry Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1AS
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Isaacs 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% | ← Isaacs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Isaacs 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 Isaacs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro on the Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Briarbank Brewing Co Manufacturers/packers | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| BIN93 UK Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Aramark Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 134 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 | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bubble Tealicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bazar Shop Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
Questions about Isaacs
What is Isaacs's food hygiene rating?
Isaacs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Isaacs 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Isaacs last inspected?
Isaacs was last inspected on 18 February 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 Isaacs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Isaacs compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Isaacs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Isaacs 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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Understanding this rating
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