The Carriage House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Carriage House 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 14 August 2025, 10 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: 13 Market Square, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8DJ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Carriage House 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% | ← The Carriage House | |
| 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 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 Carriage House 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 Carriage House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pavilion 15 Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Happy Mondays Coffee Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Bobby & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Higham Refill Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Bewiched Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Ferrers & Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Green Dragon Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2022 |
| Georgias Fish Bar Ltd. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about The Carriage House
What is The Carriage House's food hygiene rating?
The Carriage House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 14 August 2025.
Is The Carriage House 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 Carriage House last inspected?
The Carriage House was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 months 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 Carriage House?
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 Carriage House 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 The Carriage House holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Carriage House 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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