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Ipswich takeaway misleading customers with false food hygiene ratings

An Ipswich takeaway is displaying false hygiene ratings in its window and on a major food delivery platform despite receiving a one-star rating from food safety inspectors earlier this month.

The Chop Suey House on Norwich Road, Ipswich
Oliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk
The Chop Suey House on Norwich Road, Ipswich

The big picture: Inspectors visiting the Chinese takeaway on 1 October found issues requiring attention across all areas assessed:

  • Hygienic food handling needs improvement, including preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage.

  • Cleanliness and condition of facilities needs improvement, including layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control.

  • Management of food safety requires major improvement, including systems for ensuring food safety and staff knowledge.

Yes, but: The restaurant currently displays a four-star rating sticker in its window and a three-star rating on Just Eat, where customers often order "blindly" without seeing the premises they're ordering from. They do not display a rating on their website.

The Chop Suey House on Norwich Road, Ipswich displays a 4-star rating in its window despite receiving a 1-star rating 30 days ago
Oliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk
The Chop Suey House on Norwich Road, Ipswich displays a 4-star rating in its window despite receiving a 1-star rating 30 days ago

Why it matters: The discrepancy means customers could be making decisions based on incorrect food safety information, potentially risking their health and safety.

The bottom line: Food businesses are required to prominently display their current food hygiene rating at their premises and ensure that online platforms show accurate information. The Chop Suey House isn't.

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