Westbourne Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ipswich
Westbourne Academy 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 18 September 2024, 21 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: Marlow Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5JN
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Westbourne Academy 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% | ← Westbourne Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Westbourne Academy 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 Westbourne Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Childcare School/college/university | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2022 |
| Brama Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2017 |
| Al's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Bekash Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Bramford Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| AS Food and Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2016 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2021 |
| Aspect Living Foundation Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about Westbourne Academy
What is Westbourne Academy's food hygiene rating?
Westbourne Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Westbourne Academy 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 Westbourne Academy last inspected?
Westbourne Academy was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 Westbourne Academy?
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 Westbourne Academy compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Westbourne Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Westbourne Academy 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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