The Moo Hatch food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · West Northamptonshire
The Moo Hatch holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer 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: 18 Oaklands, Bugbrooke, NN7 3QU
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Moo Hatch 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 Moo Hatch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Moo Hatch 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 Moo Hatch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOK Montessori Nursery School Ltd Caring Premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Bugbrooke Out of School Club School/college/university | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Kingswood Education Catering Limited School/college/university | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bakers Arms Bugbrooke Pub/bar/nightclub | 387 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 November 2025 |
| Philippa's Ltd Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 May 2022 |
| The Village Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2022 |
| Bugbrooke Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
Questions about The Moo Hatch
What is The Moo Hatch's food hygiene rating?
The Moo Hatch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 21 November 2024.
Is The Moo Hatch 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Moo Hatch last inspected?
The Moo Hatch 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 The Moo Hatch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Moo Hatch 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 Moo Hatch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Moo Hatch 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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