The Village Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Northamptonshire
The Village Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 10 February 2022, more than 4 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: 1A Great Lane, Bugbrooke, NN7 3PE
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Village Takeaway sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← The Village Takeaway | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Village Takeaway 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 Village Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 May 2022 |
| Bakers Arms Bugbrooke Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 November 2025 |
| Philippa's Ltd Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2024 |
| Bugbrooke Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2022 |
| FOK Montessori Nursery School Ltd Caring Premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Bugbrooke Community Cafe CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bugbrooke Out of School Club School/college/university | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Kingswood Education Catering Limited School/college/university | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about The Village Takeaway
What is The Village Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
The Village Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 10 February 2022.
Is The Village Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Takeaway last inspected?
The Village Takeaway was last inspected on 10 February 2022, more than 4 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 The Village Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village Takeaway 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 The Village Takeaway holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Village Takeaway 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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