Cliff Lane Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ipswich
Cliff Lane Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0PJ
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Cliff Lane Primary School 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% | ← Cliff Lane Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cliff Lane Primary School 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 Cliff Lane Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Boss Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Baytree Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| 127 Ipswich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Asia Delight Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Barlas Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2019 |
Questions about Cliff Lane Primary School
What is Cliff Lane Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Cliff Lane Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Cliff Lane Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cliff Lane Primary School last inspected?
Cliff Lane Primary School was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 Cliff Lane Primary School?
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 Cliff Lane Primary School compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Cliff Lane Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Cliff Lane Primary School 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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