The Whyte Melville food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Whyte Melville 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 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Church Street, Boughton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 8SG
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Whyte Melville sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← The Whyte Melville | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 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 The Whyte Melville 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 Whyte Melville, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells at Boughton Primary Schoo School/college/university | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Breakfast & After School Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Caring Kindergartens Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about The Whyte Melville
What is The Whyte Melville's food hygiene rating?
The Whyte Melville has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 24 October 2024.
Is The Whyte Melville 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 The Whyte Melville last inspected?
The Whyte Melville was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 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 Whyte Melville?
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 The Whyte Melville 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 The Whyte Melville holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Whyte Melville 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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The Whyte Melville is one of 16 rated food businesses in Boughton. See every hygiene rating in Boughton →
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