The Ivy Windsor food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Windsor and Maidenhead
The Ivy Windsor 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 June 2022, 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: The Ivy Royal Windsor, High Street, Windsor, SL4 1PQ
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
That puts The Ivy Windsor among the 1,047 places in Windsor and Maidenhead holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,047 | 82% | ← The Ivy Windsor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 324 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ivy Windsor 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 Ivy Windsor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep Coffee - Windsor Royal Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Black Sheep Coffee - Peascod Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Banana Tree Windsor / Mimi's Thai Kitchen / Whats Your Katsu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Bills Restaurant Windsor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2022 |
| Castle Hotel Windsor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about The Ivy Windsor
What is The Ivy Windsor's food hygiene rating?
The Ivy Windsor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 6 June 2022.
Is The Ivy Windsor 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 The Ivy Windsor last inspected?
The Ivy Windsor was last inspected on 6 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Windsor and Maidenhead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ivy Windsor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ivy Windsor compare to other places in Windsor and Maidenhead?
82% of the 1,284 rated food businesses in Windsor and Maidenhead hold the top rating of 5, and The Ivy Windsor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects The Ivy Windsor 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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