Three Wise Monkeys food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ipswich
Three Wise Monkeys 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
This is a fresh result: Three Wise Monkeys was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 22 Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3HD
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Three Wise Monkeys 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% | ← Three Wise Monkeys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Three Wise Monkeys 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 Three Wise Monkeys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Berriges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Bonbon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| Audrey's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Bacau European Food Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bacau European Food Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Three Wise Monkeys
What is Three Wise Monkeys's food hygiene rating?
Three Wise Monkeys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Three Wise Monkeys 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 Three Wise Monkeys last inspected?
Three Wise Monkeys was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Three Wise Monkeys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Three Wise Monkeys compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Three Wise Monkeys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Three Wise Monkeys 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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