Halal Connection food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
Halal Connection holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 March 2023, more than 3 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: 3 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2ET
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Halal Connection sits behind roughly 1,030 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Halal Connection | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Halal Connection 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 Halal Connection, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton The Corners Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Brewers Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Bodrum Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bang Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Blue Sky T/A Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
Questions about Halal Connection
What is Halal Connection's food hygiene rating?
Halal Connection has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Ipswich Council on 28 March 2023.
Is Halal Connection safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Halal Connection last inspected?
Halal Connection was last inspected on 28 March 2023, more than 3 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 Halal Connection?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Halal Connection compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while Halal Connection holds a 3. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Halal Connection 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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