Bella Napoli food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ipswich
Bella Napoli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 August 2023, more than 2 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: 2 Pownall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0DS
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Bella Napoli 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% | ← Bella Napoli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bella Napoli 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 Bella Napoli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boss Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| 127 Ipswich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Barlas Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| BIN93 UK Pub/bar/nightclub | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Aramark Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Briarbank Brewing Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Bistro on the Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Amber Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Bella Napoli
What is Bella Napoli's food hygiene rating?
Bella Napoli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 3 August 2023.
Is Bella Napoli 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bella Napoli last inspected?
Bella Napoli was last inspected on 3 August 2023, more than 2 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 Bella Napoli?
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 Bella Napoli compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Bella Napoli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Bella Napoli 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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