Kays Fruit & Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
Kays Fruit & Veg holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2016, more than 10 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: 368 Nacton Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9ND
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Kays Fruit & Veg 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% | ← Kays Fruit & Veg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kays Fruit & Veg 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 Kays Fruit & Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMC Cakery Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| All Hallows Lunch Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| All Hallows Church Top-Up Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Alderwood Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2019 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2019 |
| Baytree Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about Kays Fruit & Veg
What is Kays Fruit & Veg's food hygiene rating?
Kays Fruit & Veg has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 26 February 2016.
Is Kays Fruit & Veg 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kays Fruit & Veg last inspected?
Kays Fruit & Veg was last inspected on 26 February 2016, more than 10 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 Kays Fruit & Veg?
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 Kays Fruit & Veg compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Kays Fruit & Veg is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Kays Fruit & Veg 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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