7 Days Express Whitton Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
7 Days Express Whitton Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 1 May 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: 7 Days Express, 11 Meredith Road, Ipswich, IP1 6ED
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so 7 Days Express Whitton Ltd 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% | ← 7 Days Express Whitton Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 7 Days Express Whitton 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 7 Days Express Whitton Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Bekash Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Brama Care Caring Premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2017 |
| Butterfly Childcare School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2022 |
| Ace Catering Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2016 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Abbeyfield Orwell Extra Care Society Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about 7 Days Express Whitton Ltd
What is 7 Days Express Whitton Ltd's food hygiene rating?
7 Days Express Whitton Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ipswich Council on 1 May 2024.
Is 7 Days Express Whitton Ltd 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was 7 Days Express Whitton Ltd last inspected?
7 Days Express Whitton Ltd was last inspected on 1 May 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 7 Days Express Whitton Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 7 Days Express Whitton Ltd compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while 7 Days Express Whitton Ltd holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects 7 Days Express Whitton 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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