Inspectors give Northampton takeaway highest possible food hygiene score
A Northampton takeaway has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating following a recent inspection.
The business was visited by food safety officers on September 3, with inspectors assessing food handling, the condition of the premises and how food safety is managed.
The The Ruby, a Chinese takeaway based at 18/20 Cotton End, Northampton, was awarded a five-out-of-five rating, meaning hygiene standards were found to be very good at the time of the inspection.
Inspectors rated its hygienic handling of food as “good”, covering areas including preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage.
The cleanliness and condition of the building and facilities were also judged to be good. This assessment includes areas such as layout, ventilation, hand-washing facilities and pest control.
The Ruby also received a “good” assessment for its management of food safety, including the systems and checks used to ensure food is safe to eat and staff knowledge of food safety.
The ratings are published through the Food Standards Agency’s Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.