Lavender News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
Lavender News 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 8 January 2015, 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: 30 Lavender Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0NB
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Lavender News 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% | ← Lavender News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lavender News 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 Lavender News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asterbury Place Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Another Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| BK UK Group Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| Al's Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Booty Burgers Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Bright Sparks Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
Questions about Lavender News
What is Lavender News's food hygiene rating?
Lavender News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ipswich Council on 8 January 2015.
Is Lavender News 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 Lavender News last inspected?
Lavender News was last inspected on 8 January 2015, 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 Lavender News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lavender News compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while Lavender News holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Lavender News 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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