Whitton Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
Whitton Stores 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 23 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: 1 Meredith Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6ED
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Whitton Stores 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% | ← Whitton Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Whitton Stores 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 Whitton Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Bekash Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Brama Care Caring Premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2017 |
| Butterfly Childcare School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2022 |
| Ace Catering Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2016 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Abbeyfield Orwell Extra Care Society Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Whitton Stores
What is Whitton Stores's food hygiene rating?
Whitton Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ipswich Council on 23 February 2016.
Is Whitton Stores 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 Whitton Stores last inspected?
Whitton Stores was last inspected on 23 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 Whitton Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Whitton Stores compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while Whitton Stores holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Whitton Stores 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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