Village Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Village Meats 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
The rating dates from 13 September 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: 25 High Street, Braunston, West Northamptonshire, NN11 7HR
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Village Meats 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% | ← Village Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Village Meats 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 Village Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunston Community Cafe Other catering premises | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Select Convenience (Braunston Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 34 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 August 2020 |
| The Old Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Braunston Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Wheatsheaf Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Anne-Marie Williamson Other catering premises | 333 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gongoozlers Rest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2024 |
| Arts Aboard Aloysius Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Village Meats
What is Village Meats's food hygiene rating?
Village Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 13 September 2023.
Is Village Meats 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 Village Meats last inspected?
Village Meats was last inspected on 13 September 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 Village Meats?
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 Village Meats 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 Village Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Village Meats 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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