Bill's Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
Bill's Restaurant 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 20 February 2025, 16 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: Units R4 And R5, Boardwalk, Rushden Lakes, NN10 6FA
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Bill's Restaurant 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% | ← Bill's Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bill's Restaurant 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 Bill's Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewiched Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Costa At Next Other catering premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Artisan Cafe At Magazine Heaven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Costa Drive Thru Other catering premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Butterwick Bakery Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Bubble CiTea Other catering premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| 360 Play Rushden Lakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about Bill's Restaurant
What is Bill's Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Bill's Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 20 February 2025.
Is Bill's Restaurant 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 Bill's Restaurant last inspected?
Bill's Restaurant was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 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 Bill's Restaurant?
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 Bill's Restaurant 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 Bill's Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Bill's Restaurant 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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