Chicago Express Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ipswich
Chicago Express Pizza 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 6 April 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: 28 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HW
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Chicago Express Pizza 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% | ← Chicago Express Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chicago Express Pizza 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 Chicago Express Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian & Afro Ent Ltd Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2017 |
| Bazar Shop Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Angel Food & Wine Store Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Bubble Tealicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| American candy corner Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Baghdad Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Chicago Express Pizza
What is Chicago Express Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Chicago Express Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 6 April 2023.
Is Chicago Express Pizza 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 Chicago Express Pizza last inspected?
Chicago Express Pizza was last inspected on 6 April 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 Chicago Express Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Chicago Express Pizza compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Chicago Express Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Chicago Express Pizza 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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