The Gardeners Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ipswich
The Gardeners Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 June 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: 75 Fore Hamlet, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8AB
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Gardeners Arms sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ← The Gardeners Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Gardeners Arms 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 The Gardeners Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boss Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| 127 Ipswich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Barlas Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Amber Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Aramark Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| BIN93 UK Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Briarbank Brewing Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
Questions about The Gardeners Arms
What is The Gardeners Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Gardeners Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ipswich Council on 21 June 2023.
Is The Gardeners Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gardeners Arms last inspected?
The Gardeners Arms was last inspected on 21 June 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 The Gardeners Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gardeners Arms compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while The Gardeners Arms holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects The Gardeners Arms 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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