William Blake House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Northamptonshire
William Blake House 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 14 June 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: 2 High Street, Blakesley, NN12 8RE
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so William Blake House 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% | ← William Blake House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 William Blake House 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 William Blake House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel & Co Retailers - other | 38 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kingswood Education Catering Ltd School/college/university | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Blakesley Convenience Store Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 June 2025 |
| Bartholomew Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| B&B Christacorn House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
Questions about William Blake House
What is William Blake House's food hygiene rating?
William Blake House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 14 June 2024.
Is William Blake House 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 William Blake House last inspected?
William Blake House was last inspected on 14 June 2024, more than 2 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 William Blake House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 William Blake House 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 William Blake House holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects William Blake House 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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