Stoke Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
Stoke Off Licence 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 19 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 65 Austin Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8DF
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Stoke Off Licence 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% | ← Stoke Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stoke Off Licence 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 Stoke Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Mini Market Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2017 |
| Booty Burgers Mobile caterer | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Another Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Bistro on the Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Applaud Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Anderson Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2014 |
| Briarbank Brewing Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
Questions about Stoke Off Licence
What is Stoke Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Stoke Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Ipswich Council on 19 August 2024.
Is Stoke Off Licence 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 Stoke Off Licence last inspected?
Stoke Off Licence was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 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 Stoke Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stoke Off Licence compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while Stoke Off Licence holds a 3. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Stoke Off Licence 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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