Imperial Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
Imperial Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 38 High Street South, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0QX
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Imperial Garden among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Imperial Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 Imperial Garden 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 Imperial Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alraaz Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Full Gospel Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy & Stone - Townsend Court Caring Premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Gucio Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Charlie Store Ltd. Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2021 |
| A Abbott & Sons (Rushden) Limited Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| Greggs Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Imperial Garden
What is Imperial Garden's food hygiene rating?
Imperial Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Imperial Garden 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Imperial Garden last inspected?
Imperial Garden was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Imperial Garden?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Imperial Garden compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Imperial Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Imperial Garden 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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