Queens Head Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
Queens Head Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: The Queens Head, 54 Station Road, Nassington, PE8 6QB
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Queens Head Inn sits behind roughly 2,674 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ← Queens Head Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Queens Head Inn 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 Queens Head Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J R G And S Mould Butchers Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Nassington Stores Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| Nassington Pre School School/college/university | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2022 |
| Elsie's Vintage Tea Shop Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Love Food JM Ltd At Nassington Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Nassington School Wraparound Care School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Mee Farmers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2022 |
| The Riverside Cafe Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about Queens Head Inn
What is Queens Head Inn's food hygiene rating?
Queens Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Queens Head Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Queens Head Inn last inspected?
Queens Head Inn was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Queens Head Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queens Head Inn 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 Queens Head Inn holds a 3. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Queens Head Inn 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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