The Old Malting House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Northamptonshire
The Old Malting House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 August 2021, more than 4 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: 8 Bengal Lane, Greens Norton, NN12 8BE
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Old Malting House 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ← The Old Malting House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Old Malting 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 The Old Malting House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Hill Nursery & Pre-School Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Rocking Horse Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Greens Norton British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Greens Norton Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 398 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Towcestrians Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 May 2019 |
Questions about The Old Malting House
What is The Old Malting House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Malting House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 26 August 2021.
Is The Old Malting House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Malting House last inspected?
The Old Malting House was last inspected on 26 August 2021, more than 4 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 The Old Malting House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Malting 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, and The Old Malting House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Old Malting 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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