Chester House Estate food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
Chester House Estate 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 2 November 2023, 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: Higham Road, Irchester, Wellingborough, NN29 7EZ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Chester House Estate 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% | ← Chester House Estate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chester House Estate 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 Chester House Estate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Co-Op Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2014 |
| Bella Barista Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2015 |
| Dam Good Dough Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| 51 Wines Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Bee Friendly Store Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Chester House Estate
What is Chester House Estate's food hygiene rating?
Chester House Estate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 2 November 2023.
Is Chester House Estate 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 Chester House Estate last inspected?
Chester House Estate was last inspected on 2 November 2023, 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 Chester House Estate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Chester House Estate 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 Chester House Estate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Chester House Estate 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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