The Worlds End food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Worlds End 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 25 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Northampton Road, Ecton, Northampton, NN6 0QQ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Worlds End 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 Worlds End | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Worlds End 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 Worlds End, 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 | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2018 |
| Ecton Village Hall - Ecton Brew Other catering premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Ecton Golden Oldies (Ecton Luncheon Club) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Daisy Chain Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Dolce Ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2022 |
| Happy Days Childcare Caring Premises | 0.9 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 |
Questions about The Worlds End
What is The Worlds End's food hygiene rating?
The Worlds End has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 25 April 2025.
Is The Worlds End 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 Worlds End last inspected?
The Worlds End was last inspected on 25 April 2025, 14 months 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 Worlds End?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Worlds End 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 Worlds End holds a 3. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Worlds End 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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