Papa Panda food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
Papa Panda holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 October 2024, 20 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: 70 Carr Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1EW
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Papa Panda 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% | ← Papa Panda | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Papa Panda 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 Papa Panda, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2017 |
| Asian & Afro Ent Ltd Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| Bazar Shop Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| American candy corner Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Brothers Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bubble Tealicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Audrey's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
Questions about Papa Panda
What is Papa Panda's food hygiene rating?
Papa Panda has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 29 October 2024.
Is Papa Panda 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Papa Panda last inspected?
Papa Panda was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 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 Papa Panda?
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 Papa Panda compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Papa Panda is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Papa Panda 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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