Prezzo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
Prezzo 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 April 2023, more than 3 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: Unit 13, The Buttermarket Shopping Centre, St Stephens Lane, IP1 1DT
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Prezzo 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% | ← Prezzo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Prezzo 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 Prezzo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Bonbon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Berriges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Brighten The Corners Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| American Candy Corner Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| BME Suffolk Support Group Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Bacau European Food Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about Prezzo
What is Prezzo's food hygiene rating?
Prezzo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 13 April 2023.
Is Prezzo 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 Prezzo last inspected?
Prezzo was last inspected on 13 April 2023, more than 3 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 Prezzo?
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 Prezzo compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Prezzo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Prezzo 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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