The Polo Pavilion food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
The Polo Pavilion 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 3 September 2018, 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: Winwick Hall, Elkington Road, Winwick
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Polo Pavilion 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 Polo Pavilion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Polo Pavilion 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 Polo Pavilion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrys Farm Produce Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Buzzie Beas Ltd Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2017 |
| Kingswood at West Haddon Primary School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| West Haddon Nursery School Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| The Pytchley Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| The Sheaf Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Rollaround Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about The Polo Pavilion
What is The Polo Pavilion's food hygiene rating?
The Polo Pavilion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 3 September 2018.
Is The Polo Pavilion 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 The Polo Pavilion last inspected?
The Polo Pavilion was last inspected on 3 September 2018, more than 7 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 The Polo Pavilion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Polo Pavilion 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 Polo Pavilion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Polo Pavilion 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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