Audrey's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
Audrey's Cafe 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 30 September 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: 4 Northgate Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3BZ
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Audrey's Cafe 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% | ← Audrey's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Audrey's Cafe 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 Audrey's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American candy corner Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Brothers Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bacau European Food Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bacau European Food Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Berriges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bonbon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
Questions about Audrey's Cafe
What is Audrey's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Audrey's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 30 September 2022.
Is Audrey's Cafe 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 Audrey's Cafe last inspected?
Audrey's Cafe was last inspected on 30 September 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 Audrey's Cafe?
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 Audrey's Cafe compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Audrey's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Audrey's Cafe 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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