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The Little Bakery of Happiness Limit food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · West Northamptonshire

The Little Bakery of Happiness Limit holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 11 May 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: The Old Oat Store, Elkington Lodge, Welford Road, NN6 6HE

How it compares in West Northamptonshire

That puts The Little Bakery of Happiness Limit 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.

Every rated food business in West Northamptonshire
5 out of 5 2,565 78% ← The Little Bakery of Happiness Limit
4 out of 5 378 12%
3 out of 5 251 8%
2 out of 5 39 1%
1 out of 5 43 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

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 Little Bakery of Happiness Limit 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 Little Bakery of Happiness Limit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Montessori School School/college/university 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 4 May 2023
Welford Truckstop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1.0 miles away 5 - Very good 2 March 2026
Roy's Caribbean Kitchen Other catering premises 1.1 miles away 5 - Very good 26 August 2020
Cold Ashby Golf Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1.1 miles away 5 - Very good 18 August 2022
Welford Christmas Tree Farm Other catering premises 1.2 miles away 5 - Very good 22 May 2025
Jj's Kiddycare Llp Caring Premises 1.4 miles away 5 - Very good 12 January 2026
The Vintage Pizza Box Mobile caterer 1.4 miles away 5 - Very good 4 March 2021
Stockyard Enterprises Limited Farmers/growers 1.4 miles away Awaiting inspection

Questions about The Little Bakery of Happiness Limit

What is The Little Bakery of Happiness Limit's food hygiene rating?

The Little Bakery of Happiness Limit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 11 May 2022.

Is The Little Bakery of Happiness Limit 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was The Little Bakery of Happiness Limit last inspected?

The Little Bakery of Happiness Limit was last inspected on 11 May 2022, more than 4 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 The Little Bakery of Happiness Limit?

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 Little Bakery of Happiness Limit 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 The Little Bakery of Happiness Limit is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Little Bakery of Happiness Limit 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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