The Suffolk Punch
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The Suffolk Punch is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 429 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5DN, in the Ipswich local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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. The rating has changed from AwaitingInspection to 5.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Suffolk Punch?
The Suffolk Punch 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 Suffolk Punch last inspected?
The Suffolk Punch was last inspected on 2026-03-05. 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 Suffolk Punch located?
The Suffolk Punch is located at 429 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk , IP1 5DN, in the Ipswich local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP1 postcode area.