Ipswich Blue Star food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
Ipswich Blue Star holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 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: 3 Observation Court, 84 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1RY
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Ipswich Blue Star 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% | ← Ipswich Blue Star | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ipswich Blue Star 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 Ipswich Blue Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Bread Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Applaud Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| BME Suffolk Support Group Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
Questions about Ipswich Blue Star
What is Ipswich Blue Star's food hygiene rating?
Ipswich Blue Star has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Ipswich Blue Star 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ipswich Blue Star last inspected?
Ipswich Blue Star was last inspected on 1 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 Ipswich Blue Star?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ipswich Blue Star compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Ipswich Blue Star is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Ipswich Blue Star 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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