Kaleidoscope In Action food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
Kaleidoscope In Action 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 24 January 2023, more than 3 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: 1 Kingsmead, Station Road, Kings Cliffe, PE8 6YH
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Kaleidoscope In Action 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% | ← Kaleidoscope In Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kaleidoscope In Action 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 Kaleidoscope In Action, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Food JM Ltd. At Kings Cliffe Primary School School/college/university | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| King Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 August 2025 |
| The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Kings Cliffe Ex Servicemens & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Londis Kings Cliffe Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Kaleidoscope In Action
What is Kaleidoscope In Action's food hygiene rating?
Kaleidoscope In Action has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 24 January 2023.
Is Kaleidoscope In Action 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 Kaleidoscope In Action last inspected?
Kaleidoscope In Action was last inspected on 24 January 2023, more than 3 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 Kaleidoscope In Action?
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 Kaleidoscope In Action 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 Kaleidoscope In Action is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Kaleidoscope In Action 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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