Ivy Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Somerset
Ivy Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 1 61a Ivy Court, High Street, Nailsea, BS48 1AW
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Ivy Kitchen among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Ivy Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Ivy Kitchen 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 Ivy Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea MicroPub Pub/bar/nightclub | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Original Factory Shop (The) Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Downing's Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Great Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| White Truffle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Coates House Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| A Better Weigh Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2024 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Ivy Kitchen
What is Ivy Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Ivy Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Ivy Kitchen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ivy Kitchen last inspected?
Ivy Kitchen was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ivy Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ivy Kitchen compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Ivy Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Ivy Kitchen 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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