ICM cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
ICM cafe 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 18 March 2026, 3 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: Roots Community Caf? 1 Westgate House, Museum Street, Ipswich, IP1 1HQ
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts ICM cafe 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% | ← ICM cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 ICM cafe 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 ICM cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Bang Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
| Bonbon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
Questions about ICM cafe
What is ICM cafe's food hygiene rating?
ICM cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 18 March 2026.
Is ICM cafe 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 ICM cafe last inspected?
ICM cafe was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 ICM cafe?
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 ICM cafe compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and ICM cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects ICM cafe 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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