The Arbor House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ipswich
The Arbor House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Arbor House was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 43 High Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3QL
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Arbor House sits behind roughly 1,030 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← The Arbor House | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Arbor House 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 Arbor House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Brewers Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
| Brighton The Corners Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
Questions about The Arbor House
What is The Arbor House's food hygiene rating?
The Arbor House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Ipswich Council on 9 June 2026.
Is The Arbor House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Arbor House last inspected?
The Arbor House was last inspected on 9 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 The Arbor House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Arbor House compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while The Arbor House holds a 3. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects The Arbor House 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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