Mi Piace food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
Mi Piace holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 48-54 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2NJ
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Mi Piace 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% | ← Mi Piace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mi Piace 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 Mi Piace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton The Corners Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bodrum Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Brewers Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Bang Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Blue Sky T/A Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
Questions about Mi Piace
What is Mi Piace's food hygiene rating?
Mi Piace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 9 August 2024.
Is Mi Piace 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mi Piace last inspected?
Mi Piace was last inspected on 9 August 2024, 23 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 Mi Piace?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mi Piace compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Mi Piace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Mi Piace 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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