Phoenix Project food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ipswich
Phoenix Project holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 39 Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3JH
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Phoenix Project 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% | ← Phoenix Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Phoenix Project 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 Phoenix Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Brothers Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Audrey's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Berriges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| American candy corner Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Bonbon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Bolton Stores Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
Questions about Phoenix Project
What is Phoenix Project's food hygiene rating?
Phoenix Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Phoenix Project 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Phoenix Project last inspected?
Phoenix Project was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 months 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 Phoenix Project?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Phoenix Project compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Phoenix Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Phoenix Project 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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