Stop & Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
Stop & Shop 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 3 September 2024, 22 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: Stop & Shop Convenience Store, 1 Surrey Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LE
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Stop & Shop 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% | ← Stop & Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stop & Shop 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 Stop & Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky T/A Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| BK UK Group Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| Bodrum Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Brighton The Corners Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Brewers Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Al's Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Another Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Bang Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
Questions about Stop & Shop
What is Stop & Shop's food hygiene rating?
Stop & Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ipswich Council on 3 September 2024.
Is Stop & Shop 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 Stop & Shop last inspected?
Stop & Shop was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 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 Stop & Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Stop & Shop compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while Stop & Shop holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Stop & Shop 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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