International Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ipswich
International Food Store 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 17 December 2024, 18 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: 59 Austin Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8DF
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts International Food Store 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% | ← International Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 International Food Store 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 International Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Mini Market Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2017 |
| Booty Burgers Mobile caterer | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Another Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Bistro on the Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Applaud Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Anderson Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2014 |
| Briarbank Brewing Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
Questions about International Food Store
What is International Food Store's food hygiene rating?
International Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 17 December 2024.
Is International Food Store 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 International Food Store last inspected?
International Food Store was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 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 International Food Store?
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 International Food Store compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and International Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects International Food Store 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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