Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd 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
This is a fresh result: Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 175 Watling Street West, Towcester, NN12 6BX
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd 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% | ← Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 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 Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd 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 Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Searles Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Hartwells of Towcester Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2022 |
| Towbury Court Fine Foods Manufacturers/packers | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| D N A Steak and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| The Watling Street Village Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Humbugs Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| A5 Towcester Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2022 |
Questions about Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd
What is Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd 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 Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd last inspected?
Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd?
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 Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd 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 Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd 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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