The Play Den food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ipswich
The Play Den holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 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: 28 Silent Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1TF
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts The Play Den 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% | ← The Play Den | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Play Den 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 The Play Den, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BME Suffolk Support Group Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| American Candy Corner Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bread Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Best Kebab Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Applaud Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Brighten The Corners Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about The Play Den
What is The Play Den's food hygiene rating?
The Play Den has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 13 September 2024.
Is The Play Den 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Play Den last inspected?
The Play Den was last inspected on 13 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 The Play Den?
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 The Play Den compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and The Play Den is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects The Play Den 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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