Stop Press food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
Stop Press holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 November 2014, more than 11 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: 51 Upper Brook Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1DU
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Stop Press sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ← Stop Press | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Stop Press 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 Stop Press, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Convenience Store Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Best Kebab Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Brighten The Corners Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| American Candy Corner Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bacau European Food Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bacau European Food Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Baghdad Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Bubble Tealicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Stop Press
What is Stop Press's food hygiene rating?
Stop Press has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ipswich Council on 18 November 2014.
Is Stop Press safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stop Press last inspected?
Stop Press was last inspected on 18 November 2014, more than 11 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 Stop Press?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stop Press compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while Stop Press holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Stop Press 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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