Ixworth Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Suffolk
Ixworth Bowls Club 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 20 March 2025, 15 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: High Street, Ixworth, Suffolk, IP31 2HJ
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Ixworth Bowls Club among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Ixworth Bowls Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Ixworth Bowls Club 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 Ixworth Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ixworth Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| S & A Care Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Pykerrell Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Greyhound Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| World of Play Ixworth LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Chapman Stores Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 October 2024 |
| Ixworth Village Hall Other catering premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2013 |
| Le Pozi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about Ixworth Bowls Club
What is Ixworth Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
Ixworth Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Ixworth Bowls Club 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 Ixworth Bowls Club last inspected?
Ixworth Bowls Club was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ixworth Bowls Club?
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 Ixworth Bowls Club compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Ixworth Bowls Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Ixworth Bowls Club 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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