Fresh Start Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Fresh Start Catering holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Bracken Leas Primary School, Magdalen Meadows, Brackley, NN13 6LF
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Fresh Start Catering sits behind roughly 2,943 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← Fresh Start Catering | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Fresh Start Catering 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 Fresh Start Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| R and T Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
| New Golden Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Helping You Live/Mental Health Friends/Brackley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Legacy Leisure Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
| Chequered Flag Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Juniper House Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Lily Pad Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Fresh Start Catering
What is Fresh Start Catering's food hygiene rating?
Fresh Start Catering has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Fresh Start Catering safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Fresh Start Catering last inspected?
Fresh Start Catering was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Fresh Start Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Fresh Start Catering 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 Fresh Start Catering holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Fresh Start Catering 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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