Forester Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
Forester Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 November 2022, more than 3 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: 22 The Green, Nether Heyford, NN7 3LE
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Forester Arms 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% | ← Forester Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Forester Arms 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 Forester Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Heyford Meats Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Nether Heyford Village Hall Other catering premises | 139 yards away | Exempt | |
| Dolce Ltd School/college/university | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Nether Heyford Pre-School School/college/university | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| Nether Heyford Bowls Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Nether Heyford Playing Fields Assoc. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 November 2021 |
| Heyford Hills Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Forester Arms
What is Forester Arms's food hygiene rating?
Forester Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 23 November 2022.
Is Forester Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forester Arms last inspected?
Forester Arms was last inspected on 23 November 2022, more than 3 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 Forester Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Forester Arms 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 Forester Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Forester Arms 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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