Turkish Delight food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
Turkish Delight holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 14 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: 23 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2ET
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Turkish Delight 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% | ← Turkish Delight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Turkish Delight 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 Turkish Delight, 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 Turkish Delight
What is Turkish Delight's food hygiene rating?
Turkish Delight has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Turkish Delight 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Turkish Delight last inspected?
Turkish Delight was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 14 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 Turkish Delight?
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 Turkish Delight compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Turkish Delight is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Turkish Delight 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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