Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises) 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
This is a fresh result: Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises) was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises) 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% | ← Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises) 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 Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Eventide Homes Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Brewers Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Brighton The Corners Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bodrum Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bang Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
| Bolton Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises)
What is Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises)'s food hygiene rating?
Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises) 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 Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises) last inspected?
Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises) was last inspected on 23 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 Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises) compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Notcutts Cafe (Ipswich School Enterprises) 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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