Porters Fish food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ipswich
Porters Fish holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 January 2023, 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: 55 Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9TH
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Porters Fish 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% | ← Porters Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Porters Fish 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 Porters Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Bright Sparks Nursery Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Avocet Court Nursing Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Bourne Bridge Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Aroma Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2024 |
| Asterbury Place Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Ipswich Pinewood Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Anderson Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2014 |
Questions about Porters Fish
What is Porters Fish's food hygiene rating?
Porters Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 18 January 2023.
Is Porters Fish 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Porters Fish last inspected?
Porters Fish was last inspected on 18 January 2023, 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 Porters Fish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Porters Fish compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Porters Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Porters Fish 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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