John Lewis food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
John Lewis holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 July 2017, more than 8 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: John Lewis At Home Waitrose And John Lewis At, Crane Boulevard, Ipswich, IP3 9SQ
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts John Lewis 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% | ← John Lewis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 John Lewis 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 John Lewis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2019 |
| Brunchouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Besana UK Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Avid Indoor Climbing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2019 |
| Bluebird Lodge Community Hospital Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Bucklesham Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| BMC Cakery Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about John Lewis
What is John Lewis's food hygiene rating?
John Lewis has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 27 July 2017.
Is John Lewis 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was John Lewis last inspected?
John Lewis was last inspected on 27 July 2017, more than 8 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 John Lewis?
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 John Lewis compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and John Lewis is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects John Lewis 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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