Purple Ivy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
Purple Ivy 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 6 March 2024, more than 2 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: Kennel Terrace, Brixworth, West Northamptonshire, NN6 9DL
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Purple Ivy among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Purple Ivy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Very 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 Purple Ivy 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 Purple Ivy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 June 2026 |
| Bakerman Cake Design Other catering premises | 108 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bakerman Cake Design Other catering premises | 159 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brixworth Community Larder Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| K F Troop & Son Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2017 |
| Co-Op Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Coach And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 193 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Purple Ivy
What is Purple Ivy's food hygiene rating?
Purple Ivy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 6 March 2024.
Is Purple Ivy 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 Purple Ivy last inspected?
Purple Ivy was last inspected on 6 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Purple Ivy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Purple Ivy compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Purple Ivy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Purple Ivy 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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