The Mayor's Parlour food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ipswich
The Mayor's Parlour 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 11 July 2014, more than 12 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: Town Hall, Cornhill, Ipswich, IP1 1DD
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts The Mayor's Parlour 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% | ← The Mayor's Parlour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Mayor's Parlour 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 The Mayor's Parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naughty But Nice Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2015 |
| The Hog and Hen Ltd Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Beccles Methodist And United Reformed Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2014 |
| Harbour Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Landguard Fort Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Larder On The Hill Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Libardis Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2017 |
Questions about The Mayor's Parlour
What is The Mayor's Parlour's food hygiene rating?
The Mayor's Parlour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 11 July 2014.
Is The Mayor's Parlour 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 The Mayor's Parlour last inspected?
The Mayor's Parlour was last inspected on 11 July 2014, more than 12 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 The Mayor's Parlour?
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 The Mayor's Parlour compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and The Mayor's Parlour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects The Mayor's Parlour 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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