Central Canteen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
Central Canteen 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 12 November 2025, 7 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: 13 Queen Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1SW
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Central Canteen 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% | ← Central Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Central Canteen 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 Central Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| Bonbon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Berriges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| BME Suffolk Support Group Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Bread Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Central Canteen
What is Central Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Central Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Central Canteen 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 Central Canteen last inspected?
Central Canteen was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 7 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 Central Canteen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Canteen compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Central Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Central Canteen 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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