Westerfield House Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ipswich
Westerfield House Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Westerfield House Care Home was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Westerfield House, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich, IP4 3QG
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Westerfield House Care Home 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% | ← Westerfield House Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Westerfield House Care Home 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 Westerfield House Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 6 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bake Me Happy Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Ashcott House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bethesda Eventide Homes Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bolton Stores Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Britannia Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2022 |
Questions about Westerfield House Care Home
What is Westerfield House Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Westerfield House Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Westerfield House Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Westerfield House Care Home last inspected?
Westerfield House Care Home was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Westerfield House Care Home?
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 Westerfield House Care Home compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Westerfield House Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Westerfield House Care Home 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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