Canons Ashby House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
Canons Ashby House 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 17 August 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: Banbury Road, Canons Ashby, West Northamptonshire, NN11 3SD
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Canons Ashby House 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% | ← Canons Ashby House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Canons Ashby House 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 Canons Ashby House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crockwell Farm B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Crockwell Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| The Oak Eydon Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Ccrumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pizza time woodford halse Mobile caterer | 2.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Woodford pizza plus Mobile caterer | 2.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Herbies Shack Mobile caterer | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Woodford Halse Community Larder Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Canons Ashby House
What is Canons Ashby House's food hygiene rating?
Canons Ashby House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 17 August 2023.
Is Canons Ashby House 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 Canons Ashby House last inspected?
Canons Ashby House was last inspected on 17 August 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 Canons Ashby House?
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 Canons Ashby House 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 Canons Ashby House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Canons Ashby House 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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