The Old Forge Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
The Old Forge Tea Room 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 14 June 2024, more than 2 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: The Old Smithy, Grafton Road, Cranford, NN14 4AH
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Old Forge Tea Room 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 Old Forge Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Old Forge Tea Room 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 Old Forge Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford Memorial Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Herron Catering Other catering premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
Questions about The Old Forge Tea Room
What is The Old Forge Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
The Old Forge Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 14 June 2024.
Is The Old Forge Tea Room 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 Old Forge Tea Room last inspected?
The Old Forge Tea Room was last inspected on 14 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Old Forge Tea Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Old Forge Tea Room 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 Old Forge Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Old Forge Tea Room 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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