Hope Church Ipswich food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
Hope Church Ipswich holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 July 2022, more than 3 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: The Hope Centre, 10 St Margarets Street, Ipswich, IP4 2AT
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Hope Church Ipswich 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% | ← Hope Church Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hope Church Ipswich 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 Hope Church Ipswich, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian & Afro Ent Ltd Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2017 |
| Angel Food & Wine Store Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Brothers Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| American candy corner Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Bazar Shop Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Audrey's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
Questions about Hope Church Ipswich
What is Hope Church Ipswich's food hygiene rating?
Hope Church Ipswich has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 14 July 2022.
Is Hope Church Ipswich 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hope Church Ipswich last inspected?
Hope Church Ipswich was last inspected on 14 July 2022, more than 3 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 Hope Church Ipswich?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hope Church Ipswich compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Hope Church Ipswich is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Hope Church Ipswich 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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