The Ivy St Albans Brasserie food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Albans City
The Ivy St Albans Brasserie 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 22 September 2025, 9 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: The Ivy, 3A Verulam Road, St Albans, AL3 4DA
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts The Ivy St Albans Brasserie among the 820 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 820 | 77% | ← The Ivy St Albans Brasserie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 153 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 98 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 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 St Albans Brasserie 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 St Albans Brasserie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlish Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Artist Locanda Bagutta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2025 |
| Aloha Poke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bellaccinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Centre 33 Other catering premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Cross Street Centre Other catering premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Bill's Restaurants Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about The Ivy St Albans Brasserie
What is The Ivy St Albans Brasserie's food hygiene rating?
The Ivy St Albans Brasserie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 22 September 2025.
Is The Ivy St Albans Brasserie 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 St Albans Brasserie last inspected?
The Ivy St Albans Brasserie was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ivy St Albans Brasserie?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 St Albans Brasserie compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and The Ivy St Albans Brasserie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects The Ivy St Albans Brasserie 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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