The Swallow

Suffolk

Heads up: The Swallow no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Ipswich. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Swallow scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

What does this rating mean?

The Swallow in Suffolk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

3 Augusta Close,
Ipswich,
Suffolk,
IP3 9SS

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Swallow. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Swallow?

Food hygiene at The Swallow is inspected by Ipswich, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.ipswich.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Swallow

What is The Swallow’s food hygiene rating?

The Swallow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 24 September 2019.

When was The Swallow last inspected?

The Swallow was last inspected by Ipswich on 24 September 2019.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

Has The Swallow closed down?

The Swallow no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Ipswich, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.