Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Latest rating available
The Ruby food hygiene rating
The Ruby
18/20 Cotton End
Northampton
NN4 8BS
NN4 8BS Inspected 3 September 2026
Northampton
NN4 8BS
NN4 8BS Inspected 3 September 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by West Northamptonshire
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Ruby in West Northamptonshire currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 3 September 2026. The Ruby is registered as a Takeaway/sandwich shop and is located at 18/20 Cotton End, Northampton, NN4 8BS, NN4 8BS.
- Business name
- The Ruby
- Business type
- Takeaway/sandwich shop
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 3 September 2026
- FHRS ID
- 166744
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
3 September 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The food hygiene rating for The Ruby has improved from 4 at its previous recorded inspection to 5 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 September 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 12 February 2025 | 4 | Good | Previous |
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