Tasty Thymes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
Tasty Thymes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 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: Brackley Town Football Club, Churchill Way, Brackley, NN13 7EJ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Tasty Thymes 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% | ← Tasty Thymes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tasty Thymes 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 Tasty Thymes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackley Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Direct pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Brackley Cricket Club Other catering premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2021 |
| Brackley And District Bowling Club Other catering premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Brackley Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School St. School/college/university | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Rapid Relief Team (RRT) Mobile caterer | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about Tasty Thymes
What is Tasty Thymes's food hygiene rating?
Tasty Thymes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Tasty Thymes 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tasty Thymes last inspected?
Tasty Thymes was last inspected on 21 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 Tasty Thymes?
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 Tasty Thymes 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 Tasty Thymes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Tasty Thymes 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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