The Barn Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
The Barn 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 12 July 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: Sondes Barn, Main Street, Rockingham, LE16 8TG
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Barn Tea Room 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 Barn Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Barn 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 The Barn Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Sports Development Centre Cic Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Corby Town Football Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Gravity Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Hampton By Hilton Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about The Barn Tea Room
What is The Barn Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
The Barn Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 12 July 2024.
Is The Barn 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 The Barn Tea Room last inspected?
The Barn Tea Room was last inspected on 12 July 2024, 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 The Barn 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 The Barn Tea Room 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 Barn Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Barn 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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