Sevens food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
Sevens holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 157 Weedon Road, St James, Northampton, NN5 5BS
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Sevens sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← Sevens | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sevens 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 Sevens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One News Agent Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Burger Boys Northampton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Accomplish Group Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Bennett's Bespoke Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Bite Me Spices Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
Questions about Sevens
What is Sevens's food hygiene rating?
Sevens has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 8 August 2023.
Is Sevens safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sevens last inspected?
Sevens was last inspected on 8 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Sevens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sevens compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Sevens holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Sevens 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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