The County food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ipswich
The County holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 June 2025, 12 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: 29 St Helens Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HH
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts The County 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% | ← The County | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The County 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 County, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Food & Wine Store Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Asian & Afro Ent Ltd Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| Bazar Shop Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2017 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Antalya Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bubble Tealicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Al Amin Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
Questions about The County
What is The County's food hygiene rating?
The County has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 30 June 2025.
Is The County 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The County last inspected?
The County was last inspected on 30 June 2025, 12 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 The County?
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 The County compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and The County is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects The County 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.ipswich.gov.uk
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