The Refill Shop of Ikigai food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Huntingdonshire
The Refill Shop of Ikigai holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 September 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 3 White Hart Court, St Ives, PE27 5EA
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
In Huntingdonshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Refill Shop of Ikigai sits behind roughly 974 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 974 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ← The Refill Shop of Ikigai | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Refill Shop of Ikigai none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Refill Shop of Ikigai, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bottle Bank Ltd Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Ivo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| The Swan and Angel Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Whisky Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| The Teller's Table Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Toms Cakes Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Snug Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
Questions about The Refill Shop of Ikigai
What is The Refill Shop of Ikigai's food hygiene rating?
The Refill Shop of Ikigai has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 17 September 2021.
Is The Refill Shop of Ikigai safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Refill Shop of Ikigai last inspected?
The Refill Shop of Ikigai was last inspected on 17 September 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Refill Shop of Ikigai?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Refill Shop of Ikigai compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Refill Shop of Ikigai holds a 4. 298 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects The Refill Shop of Ikigai and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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