Lightfoot House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Ipswich
Lightfoot House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 November 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: 37 Fuchsia Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5AA
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Lightfoot House 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% | ← Lightfoot House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lightfoot House 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 Lightfoot House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcott House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Amar Bros Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2016 |
| Asia Delight Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Amber Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Baytree Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Britannia Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2019 |
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
Questions about Lightfoot House
What is Lightfoot House's food hygiene rating?
Lightfoot House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 30 November 2022.
Is Lightfoot House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lightfoot House last inspected?
Lightfoot House was last inspected on 30 November 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 Lightfoot House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lightfoot House compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Lightfoot House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Lightfoot House 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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