The Forge Truck food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Ipswich
The Forge Truck holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 January 2025, 17 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: 1 Duke Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0AE
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts The Forge Truck 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 Forge Truck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Forge Truck 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 Forge Truck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlas Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| 127 Ipswich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Aramark Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| BIN93 UK Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Briarbank Brewing Co Manufacturers/packers | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Boss Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Bistro on the Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about The Forge Truck
What is The Forge Truck's food hygiene rating?
The Forge Truck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 24 January 2025.
Is The Forge Truck 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Forge Truck last inspected?
The Forge Truck was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 17 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 Forge Truck?
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 The Forge Truck compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and The Forge Truck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects The Forge Truck 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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