Earls Barton Bowling Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
Earls Barton Bowling Club 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 9 September 2013, more than 12 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: Earls Barton Bowling Club Ltd, London End, Earls Barton, NN6 0EZ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Earls Barton Bowling Club 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% | ← Earls Barton Bowling Club | |
| 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 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 Earls Barton Bowling Club 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 Earls Barton Bowling Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Swan Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Barton Food And Wine Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Earls Barton Day Nursery Caring Premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Espresso Other catering premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| E Lee & Sons (Also T/A Northamptonshire Crackling Company) Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| The Chippery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Apothocoffee Shop, Jeys Of Earls Barton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Happy Hols Ltd School/college/university | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Earls Barton Bowling Club
What is Earls Barton Bowling Club's food hygiene rating?
Earls Barton Bowling Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 9 September 2013.
Is Earls Barton Bowling Club 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 Earls Barton Bowling Club last inspected?
Earls Barton Bowling Club was last inspected on 9 September 2013, more than 12 years 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 Earls Barton Bowling Club?
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 Earls Barton Bowling Club 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 Earls Barton Bowling Club holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Earls Barton Bowling Club 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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