Impact Food Group food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Impact Food Group holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2023, more than 3 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: Sponne School, Brackley Road, Towcester, NN12 6DJ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Impact Food Group 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% | ← Impact Food Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Impact Food Group 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 Impact Food Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester Convenience Store Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Fish To Door UK Mobile caterer | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2022 |
| Towcester Community Fridge Retailers - other | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| The Cheese Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Wharf Distillery Distributors/Transporters | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| Saracens Head Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Moghul Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about Impact Food Group
What is Impact Food Group's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 31 January 2023.
Is Impact Food Group 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Impact Food Group last inspected?
Impact Food Group was last inspected on 31 January 2023, more than 3 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 Impact Food Group?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Impact Food Group 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 Impact Food Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Impact Food Group 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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