Chick Fried food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
Chick Fried 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 7 December 2023, more than 2 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: 59B Westgate Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3DZ
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Chick Fried 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% | ← Chick Fried | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chick Fried, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
| Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bonbon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
Questions about Chick Fried
What is Chick Fried's food hygiene rating?
Chick Fried has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 7 December 2023.
Is Chick Fried 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 Chick Fried last inspected?
Chick Fried was last inspected on 7 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich Council rather than by the business.
How does Chick Fried compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Chick Fried is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Chick Fried 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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