The Stags Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Stags Head holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 February 2026, 5 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: Stags Head Inn, 1 High Street, Great Doddington, NN29 7TQ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Stags Head sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← The Stags Head | |
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 The Stags Head 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 The Stags Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Edinburgh House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Aramark @ HMP Five Wells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about The Stags Head
What is The Stags Head's food hygiene rating?
The Stags Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 10 February 2026.
Is The Stags Head 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Stags Head last inspected?
The Stags Head was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Stags Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Stags Head compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Stags Head holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Stags Head 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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