The Ivy

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 1 July 2026 by Birmingham.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Ivy, from August 2021 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Ivy.

Food hygiene rating history for The Ivy
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
6 August 2021	5 / 5	Very good
13 August 2024	5 / 5	Very good
1 July 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Ivy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

67-71 Temple Row,
Birmingham,
B2 5LS

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Ivy. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Ivy?

Food hygiene at The Ivy is inspected by Birmingham, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health or [email protected].

Questions about The Ivy

What is The Ivy’s food hygiene rating?

The Ivy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 1 July 2026.

When was The Ivy last inspected?

The Ivy was last inspected by Birmingham on 1 July 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.