St Josephs College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ipswich
St Josephs College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: St Joseph's College St Josephs College, Belstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 9DR
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts St Josephs College 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% | ← St Josephs College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Josephs College 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 St Josephs College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Bright Sparks Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Booty Burgers Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Aroma Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2024 |
| Avocet Court Nursing Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Anderson Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2014 |
| Asterbury Place Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Baltic Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2017 |
Questions about St Josephs College
What is St Josephs College's food hygiene rating?
St Josephs College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 1 May 2026.
Is St Josephs College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Josephs College last inspected?
St Josephs College was last inspected on 1 May 2026, 2 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 St Josephs College?
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 St Josephs College compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and St Josephs College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects St Josephs College 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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