The Bold Dragoon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Bold Dragoon 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 7 February 2024, 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: 48 High Street, Weston Favell, Northampton, NN3 3JW
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bold Dragoon sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← The Bold Dragoon | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Bold Dragoon 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 Bold Dragoon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| ATC Healthcare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| African & Caribbean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2017 |
| 5 Akhis Northampton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| AMEY School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2022 |
| Andrews Emporium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
Questions about The Bold Dragoon
What is The Bold Dragoon's food hygiene rating?
The Bold Dragoon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 7 February 2024.
Is The Bold Dragoon 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 Bold Dragoon last inspected?
The Bold Dragoon was last inspected on 7 February 2024, 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 The Bold Dragoon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Bold Dragoon 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 The Bold Dragoon holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Bold Dragoon 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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