Applaud Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
Applaud Coffee 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 16 July 2025, 11 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: 19 St Peters Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1XF
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Applaud Coffee 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% | ← Applaud Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Applaud Coffee 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 Applaud Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Another Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Bread Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| BME Suffolk Support Group Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| American Candy Corner Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Best Kebab Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
Questions about Applaud Coffee
What is Applaud Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Applaud Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Applaud Coffee 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 Applaud Coffee last inspected?
Applaud Coffee was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 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 Applaud Coffee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Applaud Coffee compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Applaud Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Applaud Coffee 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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