Estate Store ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
Estate Store ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 June 2024, more than 2 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: Premier Estate Store Ltd, 31 Greenfinch Avenue, Ipswich, IP2 0SQ
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Estate Store ltd sits behind roughly 1,030 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Estate Store ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Estate Store ltd 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 Estate Store ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons and Bows Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Aldi Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Asterbury Place Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Ipswich Pinewood Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Estate Store ltd
What is Estate Store ltd's food hygiene rating?
Estate Store ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Ipswich Council on 17 June 2024.
Is Estate Store ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Estate Store ltd last inspected?
Estate Store ltd was last inspected on 17 June 2024, more than 2 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 Estate Store ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Estate Store ltd compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while Estate Store ltd holds a 3. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Estate Store ltd 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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