Philippa's Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Philippa's Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 9 October 2024, 21 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: 32A High Street, Bugbrooke, NN7 3PA
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Philippa's Ltd sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← Philippa's Ltd | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Philippa's Ltd 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 Philippa's Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Arms Bugbrooke Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 November 2025 |
| The Village Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2022 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 May 2022 |
| Bugbrooke Out of School Club School/college/university | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Kingswood Education Catering Limited School/college/university | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bugbrooke Community Cafe CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bugbrooke Pre-school Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| FOK Montessori Nursery School Ltd Caring Premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about Philippa's Ltd
What is Philippa's Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Philippa's Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Philippa's Ltd 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Philippa's Ltd last inspected?
Philippa's Ltd was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 Philippa's Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Philippa's Ltd 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 Philippa's Ltd holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Philippa's Ltd 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Philippa's Ltd and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Philippa's Ltd is one of 20 rated food businesses in Bugbrooke. See every hygiene rating in Bugbrooke →
West Northamptonshire inspects and rates 4,057 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in West Northamptonshire →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →