1st Blisworth Scout Group food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Northamptonshire
1st Blisworth Scout Group holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 24 January 2023, 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: Scout Hut, Courteenhall Road, Blisworth, NN7 3DD
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so 1st Blisworth Scout Group sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← 1st Blisworth Scout Group | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 1st Blisworth Scout Group 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 1st Blisworth Scout Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhino Sports Academy School/college/university | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Adorables Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Chapel Coffee House Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Painters Vineyard Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| CBC Meat Company Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| SR Smith & Sons Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Chubby's Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| BV @ Briary Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about 1st Blisworth Scout Group
What is 1st Blisworth Scout Group's food hygiene rating?
1st Blisworth Scout Group has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 24 January 2023.
Is 1st Blisworth Scout Group 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was 1st Blisworth Scout Group last inspected?
1st Blisworth Scout Group was last inspected on 24 January 2023, 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 1st Blisworth Scout Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 1st Blisworth Scout Group 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 1st Blisworth Scout Group holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects 1st Blisworth Scout Group 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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