The Forge Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
The Forge Kitchen 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: 1 Duke Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0AE
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts The Forge Kitchen 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 Forge Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Forge Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlas Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| 127 Ipswich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Aramark Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| BIN93 UK Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Briarbank Brewing Co Manufacturers/packers | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Boss Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Bistro on the Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about The Forge Kitchen
What is The Forge Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Forge Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 3 March 2026.
Is The Forge Kitchen 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 The Forge Kitchen last inspected?
The Forge Kitchen was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich Council rather than by the business.
How does The Forge Kitchen compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and The Forge Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects The Forge Kitchen 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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