The Lilacs food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Lilacs 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 17 February 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: 39 Church Street, Isham, Kettering, NN14 1HD
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Lilacs 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% | ← The Lilacs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Lilacs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosworths Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Acorn Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Burton Park FC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Burton Oaks Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| 121 Station Road Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
| Bunty's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Golden Gate Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Burton Latimer Library Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about The Lilacs
What is The Lilacs's food hygiene rating?
The Lilacs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 17 February 2026.
Is The Lilacs 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 Lilacs last inspected?
The Lilacs was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
How does The Lilacs 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 The Lilacs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Lilacs 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Lilacs is one of 492 rated food businesses in Kettering. See every hygiene rating in Kettering →
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