Ipswich Road URC food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Norwich City
Ipswich Road URC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Ipswich Road United Reformed Church, Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR4 6QR
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Ipswich Road URC among the 889 places in Norwich City holding top marks, 65% 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 | 889 | 65% | ← Ipswich Road URC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Ipswich Road URC 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 Road URC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2021 |
| Aldiss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2022 |
| BP Norwich South Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| B\&M Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2021 |
| Basil Club Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Beehive Child Care - Pre School Group Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
Questions about Ipswich Road URC
What is Ipswich Road URC's food hygiene rating?
Ipswich Road URC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Ipswich Road URC 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ipswich Road URC last inspected?
Ipswich Road URC was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ipswich Road URC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ipswich Road URC compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Ipswich Road URC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Ipswich Road URC 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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