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Cool Contours food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · West Northamptonshire

Cool Contours 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 17 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: Warden Hill Farm, Farndon Road, Chipping Warden, OX17 1AJ

How it compares in West Northamptonshire

That puts Cool Contours 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% ← Cool Contours
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 Cool Contours 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 Cool Contours, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Bon Appetit ? Chipping Warden Other catering premises 1.0 miles away 5 - Very good 13 June 2024
Chipping Warden Kindergarten Caring Premises 1.1 miles away 5 - Very good 2 April 2025
Dolce Ltd School/college/university 1.1 miles away 5 - Very good 2 April 2025
Chipping Warden Village Hall Other catering premises 1.2 miles away Exempt
The Griffin Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1.2 miles away 5 - Very good 17 April 2025
Upcycle Studio Ltd Other catering premises 1.4 miles away Awaiting inspection
Midland Game Retailers - other 1.4 miles away 5 - Very good 3 September 2024
The Oak Eydon Limited Pub/bar/nightclub 1.6 miles away 5 - Very good 9 May 2024

Questions about Cool Contours

What is Cool Contours's food hygiene rating?

Cool Contours has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 17 June 2024.

Is Cool Contours 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 Cool Contours last inspected?

Cool Contours was last inspected on 17 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 Cool Contours?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Cool Contours 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 Cool Contours is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

West Northamptonshire Council inspects Cool Contours 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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