Mears Ashby Sports Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
Mears Ashby Sports Club 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 1 April 2019, more than 7 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: Earls Barton Road, Mears Ashby, NN6 0DR
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Mears Ashby Sports Club sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Mears Ashby Sports Club | |
| 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 Very 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 Mears Ashby Sports Club 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 Mears Ashby Sports Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Scotch Lodge Farm Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Hillcrest Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2017 |
| Beckworth Emporium Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Hambleton Farm Plc Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Mears Ashby Sports Club
What is Mears Ashby Sports Club's food hygiene rating?
Mears Ashby Sports Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 1 April 2019.
Is Mears Ashby Sports Club 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 Mears Ashby Sports Club last inspected?
Mears Ashby Sports Club was last inspected on 1 April 2019, more than 7 years 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 Mears Ashby Sports Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mears Ashby Sports Club compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Mears Ashby Sports Club holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Mears Ashby Sports Club 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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