The Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels 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
This is a fresh result: The Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Woolpack, 6 Kettering Road, Islip, NN14 3JU
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels 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 Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels 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 Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clanfield Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Islip Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Simply Tea-licious Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Delicious Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2026 |
| Islip Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Pisces Fish And Chips Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Willow Tree Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| The Golden Rings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about The Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels
What is The Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels's food hygiene rating?
The Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 16 June 2026.
Is The Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels 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 Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels last inspected?
The Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels 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 Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Woolpack Inn And The Woolpack On Wheels 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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