The Three Horseshoes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Three Horseshoes holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 September 2014, more than 11 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: Public House, 23 High Street, Ecton, NN6 0QA
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Three Horseshoes sits behind roughly 2,674 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ← The Three Horseshoes | |
| 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 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 Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecton Village Primary Academy Breakfast Club School/college/university | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2018 |
| Ecton Village Hall - Ecton Brew Other catering premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Ecton Golden Oldies (Ecton Luncheon Club) Other catering premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Happy Days Childcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Dolce Ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Impact Food Group School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about The Three Horseshoes
What is The Three Horseshoes's food hygiene rating?
The Three Horseshoes has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 2 September 2014.
Is The Three Horseshoes safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Three Horseshoes last inspected?
The Three Horseshoes was last inspected on 2 September 2014, more than 11 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 The Three Horseshoes?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes holds a 3. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Three Horseshoes 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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