Ipswich Early Years Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ipswich
Ipswich Early Years Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Ipswich Early Years Nursery was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Clare House, Princes Street, Ipswich
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Ipswich Early Years Nursery 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% | ← Ipswich Early Years Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ipswich Early Years Nursery 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 Ipswich Early Years Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Bread Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Applaud Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| Another Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
Questions about Ipswich Early Years Nursery
What is Ipswich Early Years Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Ipswich Early Years Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Ipswich Early Years Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ipswich Early Years Nursery last inspected?
Ipswich Early Years Nursery was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ipswich Early Years Nursery?
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 Ipswich Early Years Nursery compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Ipswich Early Years Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Ipswich Early Years Nursery 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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