The Boxwood Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Northamptonshire
The Boxwood Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Boxwood Cafe was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Barn Garden Centre, Oundle Road, Barnwell, PE8 5PB
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Boxwood Cafe 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 Boxwood Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Boxwood Cafe 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 Boxwood Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingfisher Cafe Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 October 2025 |
| Aspens At Prince William School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| MACCA Sports Academies School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Onkar Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Salerno's Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| New Yangtze River Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Bumble And Twig Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
Questions about The Boxwood Cafe
What is The Boxwood Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Boxwood Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Boxwood Cafe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Boxwood Cafe last inspected?
The Boxwood Cafe was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 The Boxwood Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Boxwood Cafe 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 Boxwood Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Boxwood Cafe 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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