Fresh Start Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Fresh Start Catering holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 October 2025, 9 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: Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School, Balmoral Close, Towcester, NN12 6JA
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Fresh Start Catering sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← Fresh Start Catering | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy4kids After School Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Hobbs Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2021 |
| Towcester Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2021 |
| The Ganges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Waitrose Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Towcester Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Fish To Door UK Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2022 |
Questions about Fresh Start Catering
What is Fresh Start Catering's food hygiene rating?
Fresh Start Catering has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Fresh Start Catering 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fresh Start Catering last inspected?
Fresh Start Catering was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". 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 4. 377 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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