The Kingfisher food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ipswich
The Kingfisher holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 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: The Kingfisher Public House, 301 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich, IP2 0QG
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts The Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asterbury Place Caring Premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Bright Sparks Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Aldi Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Busy Bees at Ipswich Pinewood Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Another Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
Questions about The Kingfisher
What is The Kingfisher's food hygiene rating?
The Kingfisher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 15 October 2024.
Is The Kingfisher 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kingfisher last inspected?
The Kingfisher was last inspected on 15 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 The Kingfisher?
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 The Kingfisher compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and The Kingfisher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects The Kingfisher 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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