The Old Cherry Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Old Cherry Tree 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 8 September 2025, 10 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: Old Cherry Tree, Cherry Tree Lane, Great Houghton, NN4 7AT
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Cherry Tree sits behind roughly 2,943 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← The Old Cherry Tree | |
| 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
- 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 The Old Cherry Tree 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 Old Cherry Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Ants UK Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Ltd @ Opus Energy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Casuals Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Busy Bees at Northampton Riverside Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Campus & Co Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Abington Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about The Old Cherry Tree
What is The Old Cherry Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Old Cherry Tree has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 8 September 2025.
Is The Old Cherry Tree 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 The Old Cherry Tree last inspected?
The Old Cherry Tree was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 months 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 Old Cherry Tree?
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 The Old Cherry Tree compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Cherry Tree holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Old Cherry Tree 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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