Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ipswich
Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 February 2024, 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: 3 The Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1EA
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd 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% | ← Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd 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 Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berriges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Bonbon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
| Bacau European Food Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bacau European Food Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd
What is Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 22 February 2024.
Is Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd last inspected?
Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd was last inspected on 22 February 2024, more than 2 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 Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Mama Bears Cake Bar Ltd 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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