Woodford Halse Community Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Woodford Halse Community Larder holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Woodford Halse Community Larder was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Nest, Scrivens Hill, Woodford Halse, NN11 3SU
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Woodford Halse Community Larder 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% | ← Woodford Halse Community Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Woodford Halse Community Larder 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 Woodford Halse Community Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Start Catering Woodford Halse School/college/university | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Village Centre Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| The Village Centre Other catering premises | 385 yards away | Exempt | |
| Fleur De Lys Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2020 |
| Nancy's Cookhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2026 |
| Woodford United Football Club Limite Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2017 |
| Woodford Tandoori Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 December 2024 |
| Village Meat Butchers And Greengrocers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
Questions about Woodford Halse Community Larder
What is Woodford Halse Community Larder's food hygiene rating?
Woodford Halse Community Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Woodford Halse Community Larder 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woodford Halse Community Larder last inspected?
Woodford Halse Community Larder was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 Woodford Halse Community Larder?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodford Halse Community Larder 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 Woodford Halse Community Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Woodford Halse Community Larder 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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