Clare House Residential Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Northamptonshire
Clare House Residential Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Clare House, 12 Whittlebury Road, Silverstone, NN12 8UD
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Clare House Residential Home sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← Clare House Residential Home | |
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Clare House Residential Home 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 Clare House Residential Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering Limited School/college/university | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| KidsStop Caring Premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2021 |
| Silverstone Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Matthew Croft Stores Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 September 2021 |
| Silverstone Farm Campsite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Silverstone Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2021 |
| Silverstone Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
Questions about Clare House Residential Home
What is Clare House Residential Home's food hygiene rating?
Clare House Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Clare House Residential Home safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clare House Residential Home last inspected?
Clare House Residential Home was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 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 Clare House Residential Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clare House Residential Home 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 Clare House Residential Home holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Clare House Residential Home 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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