Hotel Chocolat PLC food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
Hotel Chocolat PLC 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 4 December 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: Hotel Chocolat, 40 Tavern Street, Ipswich, IP1 3AP
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Hotel Chocolat PLC 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% | ← Hotel Chocolat PLC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hotel Chocolat PLC 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 Hotel Chocolat PLC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berriges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Bacau European Food Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bacau European Food Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bonbon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Audrey's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Brighten The Corners Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| American candy corner Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
Questions about Hotel Chocolat PLC
What is Hotel Chocolat PLC's food hygiene rating?
Hotel Chocolat PLC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 4 December 2018.
Is Hotel Chocolat PLC 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 Hotel Chocolat PLC last inspected?
Hotel Chocolat PLC was last inspected on 4 December 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 Hotel Chocolat PLC?
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 Hotel Chocolat PLC compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Hotel Chocolat PLC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Hotel Chocolat PLC 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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