Uni Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
Uni Shop 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 9 December 2020, more than 5 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: 52 Grimwade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LP
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Uni Shop 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% | ← Uni Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Uni Shop 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 Uni Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| BIN93 UK Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Briarbank Brewing Co Manufacturers/packers | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Bazar Shop Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Antalya Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Barlas Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bistro on the Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| 127 Ipswich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Uni Shop
What is Uni Shop's food hygiene rating?
Uni Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 9 December 2020.
Is Uni Shop 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 Uni Shop last inspected?
Uni Shop was last inspected on 9 December 2020, more than 5 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 Uni Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Uni Shop compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Uni Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Uni Shop 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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