Ipswich Soup Kitchen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ipswich
Ipswich Soup Kitchen 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 8 January 2024, more than 2 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: 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4PH
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Ipswich Soup Kitchen 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% | ← Ipswich Soup Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ipswich Soup Kitchen 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 Ipswich Soup Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Britannia Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2022 |
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Ashcott House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| ABC Pre School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bake Me Happy Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Amar Bros Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2016 |
| Asia Delight Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
Questions about Ipswich Soup Kitchen
What is Ipswich Soup Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Ipswich Soup Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 8 January 2024.
Is Ipswich Soup Kitchen 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 Ipswich Soup Kitchen last inspected?
Ipswich Soup Kitchen was last inspected on 8 January 2024, more than 2 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 Ipswich Soup Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ipswich Soup Kitchen compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Ipswich Soup Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Ipswich Soup Kitchen 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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