What is the average food hygiene rating in Ipswich?

The average food hygiene rating in Ipswich is 4.92 out of 5, across 1,057 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Ipswich compare with the national average for food hygiene?

94.8% of rated premises in Ipswich hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 15.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Ipswich 7 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Ipswich have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,002 food businesses in Ipswich hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 94.8% of the 1,057 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Ipswich have a low hygiene rating?

7 food businesses in Ipswich are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Ipswich food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Ipswich (1,139 establishments on record, 1,057 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Ipswich

In Ipswich, 94.8% of 1,057 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.92/5. These figures cover 1,139 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Ipswich has 1,002 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,057 rated premises (94.8%). 7 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 94.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +15.1 pp
National rank: 7 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Ipswich

5★ Very Good

1,002 (94.8%)

4★ Good

41 (3.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

7 (0.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

3 (0.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

4 (0.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 82 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 82 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Ipswich: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Ipswich?: The average food hygiene rating in Ipswich is 4.92 out of 5, across 1,057 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Ipswich compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 94.8% of rated premises in Ipswich hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 15.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Ipswich 7 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Ipswich have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,002 food businesses in Ipswich hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 94.8% of the 1,057 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Ipswich have a low hygiene rating?: 7 food businesses in Ipswich are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Ipswich food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Ipswich (1,139 establishments on record, 1,057 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Ipswich

Magazin Romanesc MaestroRetailers - other · 20 Carr Street, Ipswich, Suffolk · IP4 1EJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Two Beans Down Coffee CoMobile caterer · IP2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Family Chicken and PizzaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 279 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk · IP1 4BP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Phearl's KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Microshops, 21 Carr Street, Ipswich, Suffolk · IP4 1HA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
ChopstixRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17 Tavern Street, Ipswich, Suffolk · IP1 3AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Mishiraya's Kitchen LtdRetailers - other · IP2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Morrisons Daily - Cauldwell Hall RoadRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk · IP4 5BN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Joy Quality Fast FoodRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 34 Silent Street, Ipswich, Suffolk · IP1 1TF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Stoke High SchoolSchool/college/university · Vertas Stoke High School, Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, Suffolk · IP2 8PL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
The BotanistRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Cornhill, Ipswich, Suffolk · IP1 1DD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Whip&Wow!Retailers - other · IP4
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Lachavelle Handmade Gift BoxesRetailers - other · IP1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Ipswich

The Golden FishRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 3, 482 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk · IP4 4PS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2026
Maja Polish Delicatessen LtdRetailers - other · 114A Bramford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk · IP1 2LP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 November 2024
Penalty 2Retailers - other · 15 Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich, Suffolk · IP2 9RR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 May 2025
Trev's ice'sMobile caterer · Unit 3c, Elton Park Business Centre, Hadleigh Road, Ipswich · IP2 0DD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
Emeny NewsRetailers - other · Former, 60 St Helens Street, Ipswich, Suffolk
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 November 2025
EU SupermarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · EU Supermarket Ltd, 1-3 Barrack Corner, Ipswich, Suffolk
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 November 2024
Premier StoresRetailers - other · 21 Wherstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk · IP2 8JJ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 July 2024

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,139 real Food Standards Agency records for Ipswich, of which 1,057 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.