Suffolk Halal food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
Suffolk Halal 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 27 October 2017, more than 8 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: 11-13 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2ET
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Suffolk Halal 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% | ← Suffolk Halal | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Suffolk Halal 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 Suffolk Halal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton The Corners Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Brewers Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Bodrum Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bang Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Blue Sky T/A Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
Questions about Suffolk Halal
What is Suffolk Halal's food hygiene rating?
Suffolk Halal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ipswich Council on 27 October 2017.
Is Suffolk Halal 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 Suffolk Halal last inspected?
Suffolk Halal was last inspected on 27 October 2017, more than 8 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 Suffolk Halal?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Suffolk Halal compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while Suffolk Halal holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Suffolk Halal 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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