Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2023, more than 2 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: Visitor Centre, The Old Farm, Thorpe Mandeville Road
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre 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% | ← Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre 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 Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Homes2Inspire School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Marston St Lawrence Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Culinera @ Chenderit Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Fresh Start Catering School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2022 |
| Dolce Ltd, Middleton Cheney Academy School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| High Flyers Oxford Limited School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Middleton Cheney Pre-School Ltd School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre
What is Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre's food hygiene rating?
Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 8 November 2023.
Is Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre last inspected?
Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre was last inspected on 8 November 2023, more than 2 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 Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre 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 Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Thenford Gardens Visitor Centre 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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