Elixir Produce food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rugby
Elixir Produce holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 29 July 2023, 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.
How it compares in Rugby
In Rugby, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Elixir Produce sits behind roughly 595 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 595 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 16% | ← Elixir Produce | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Elixir Produce 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.
Questions about Elixir Produce
What is Elixir Produce's food hygiene rating?
Elixir Produce has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rugby Council on 29 July 2023.
Is Elixir Produce 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elixir Produce last inspected?
Elixir Produce was last inspected on 29 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Elixir Produce?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Elixir Produce compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, while Elixir Produce holds a 4. 128 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects Elixir Produce 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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