The Peacock food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Peacock holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 December 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: 97 Watling Street West, Towcester, NN12 6AG
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Peacock sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← The Peacock | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Peacock 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 Peacock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Towcester Football Supporters Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| TTFC Clubhouse Other catering premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2021 |
| Towcester Community Larder Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Towcester Foodbank Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Lees Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2019 |
| KidsStop Caring Premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about The Peacock
What is The Peacock's food hygiene rating?
The Peacock has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 24 December 2021.
Is The Peacock safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Peacock last inspected?
The Peacock was last inspected on 24 December 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 Peacock?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Peacock 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 The Peacock holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Peacock 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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