The Old Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Old Crown 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 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Stoke Road, Ashton, NN7 2JN
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Old Crown 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 Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Old Crown 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 Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Ltd School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
| Northampton Men's Own RFC Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| NKD Living Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Weston Farming Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Oakleaf Care Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Questions about The Old Crown
What is The Old Crown's food hygiene rating?
The Old Crown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 25 November 2024.
Is The Old Crown 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 The Old Crown last inspected?
The Old Crown was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 months 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 Crown?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Crown 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 Crown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Old Crown 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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