The George at Kilsby food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The George at Kilsby holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 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: 11 Watling Street, Kilsby, West Northamptonshire, CV23 8YE
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The George at Kilsby among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← The George at Kilsby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 The George at Kilsby 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 The George at Kilsby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Start Catering Kilsby Primary School/college/university | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Kilsby Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2022 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2025 |
| Stephenson Court Sheltered Housing Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2018 |
Questions about The George at Kilsby
What is The George at Kilsby's food hygiene rating?
The George at Kilsby has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 3 March 2026.
Is The George at Kilsby 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The George at Kilsby last inspected?
The George at Kilsby was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The George at Kilsby?
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 The George at Kilsby compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The George at Kilsby is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The George at Kilsby 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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