Springs food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
Springs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 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: 31 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2RU
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Springs 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% | ← Springs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Springs 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 Springs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Amin Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Antalya Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Amber Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Ashcott House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Angel Food & Wine Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Bake Me Happy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Barlas Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
Questions about Springs
What is Springs's food hygiene rating?
Springs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 15 January 2016.
Is Springs 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Springs last inspected?
Springs was last inspected on 15 January 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 Springs?
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 Springs compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Springs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Springs 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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