St Judes Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ipswich
St Judes Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 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: 69 St Matthews Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3EW
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts St Judes Tavern 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% | ← St Judes Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Judes Tavern 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 St Judes Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Brewers Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Brighton The Corners Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Bodrum Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
Questions about St Judes Tavern
What is St Judes Tavern's food hygiene rating?
St Judes Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 18 March 2016.
Is St Judes Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Judes Tavern last inspected?
St Judes Tavern was last inspected on 18 March 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 St Judes Tavern?
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 St Judes Tavern compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and St Judes Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects St Judes Tavern 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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