Hopsters food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
Hopsters 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 23 July 2018, more than 7 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: 16 St Nicholas Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1TJ
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Hopsters 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% | ← Hopsters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hopsters 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 Hopsters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| BME Suffolk Support Group Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Applaud Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| American Candy Corner Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
Questions about Hopsters
What is Hopsters's food hygiene rating?
Hopsters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 23 July 2018.
Is Hopsters 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 Hopsters last inspected?
Hopsters was last inspected on 23 July 2018, more than 7 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 Hopsters?
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 Hopsters compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Hopsters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Hopsters 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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