Kats Kitchen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Kats Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2022, more than 4 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: Pine Tree Farm, London Road, Little Irchester, NN8 2EH
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Kats Kitchen 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% | ← Kats Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kats Kitchen 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 Kats Kitchen, 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 |
| Aramark @ HMP Five Wells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| B And M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2018 |
| Cafe 2 U Northampton South Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2019 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Chester House Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Doddington Road Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
Questions about Kats Kitchen
What is Kats Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Kats Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 20 January 2022.
Is Kats Kitchen 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kats Kitchen last inspected?
Kats Kitchen was last inspected on 20 January 2022, more than 4 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 Kats Kitchen?
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 Kats Kitchen 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 Kats Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Kats Kitchen 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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