Sweet Pea's Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
Sweet Pea's 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 11 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: Kelmarsh Hall, Main Road, Kelmarsh, NN6 9LY
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Sweet Pea's Tea Room among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Sweet Pea's Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Sweet Pea's 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 Sweet Pea's Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelmarsh Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| Stags Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| Millie's Bakery Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Clipston Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Clipston School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Kingswood at Clipston Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Stepping Stones Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Carpetbagger Aviation Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Sweet Pea's Tea Room
What is Sweet Pea's Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Pea's Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 11 June 2024.
Is Sweet Pea's 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 Sweet Pea's Tea Room last inspected?
Sweet Pea's Tea Room was last inspected on 11 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Sweet Pea's Tea Room?
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 Sweet Pea's Tea Room compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sweet Pea's Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Sweet Pea's 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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