The Forge Kitchen
The Forge Kitchen is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 1 Duke Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0AE, in the Ipswich local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). Ipswich oversees 1,139 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Ipswich is 4.9 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Forge Kitchen?
The Forge Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Ipswich.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Forge Kitchen last inspected?
The Forge Kitchen was last inspected on 2026-03-03. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Forge Kitchen located?
The Forge Kitchen is located at 1 Duke Street, Ipswich, Suffolk , IP3 0AE, in the Ipswich local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP3 postcode area.