St Margarets Church Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ipswich
St Margarets Church Centre 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 3 July 2025, 12 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: Bolton Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BT
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts St Margarets Church Centre 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% | ← St Margarets Church Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Margarets Church Centre 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 St Margarets Church Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Stores Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Brothers Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Angel Food & Wine Store Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2017 |
| Asian & Afro Ent Ltd Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| Audrey's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| American candy corner Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
Questions about St Margarets Church Centre
What is St Margarets Church Centre's food hygiene rating?
St Margarets Church Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 3 July 2025.
Is St Margarets Church Centre 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 St Margarets Church Centre last inspected?
St Margarets Church Centre was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 St Margarets Church Centre?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Margarets Church Centre compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and St Margarets Church Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects St Margarets Church Centre 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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