European Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
European Food Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 20 St Helens Street, Ipswich, Suffolk
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so European Food Store sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ← European Food Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 European Food Store 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 European Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian & Afro Ent Ltd Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| Angel Food & Wine Store Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2017 |
| Bazar Shop Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Bubble Tealicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Baghdad Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| American candy corner Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
Questions about European Food Store
What is European Food Store's food hygiene rating?
European Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ipswich Council on 31 October 2024.
Is European Food Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was European Food Store last inspected?
European Food Store was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 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 European Food Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does European Food Store compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while European Food Store holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects European Food Store 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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