Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Northamptonshire
Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 May 2022, more than 4 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: Grendon Lakes, Main Road, Grendon, NN7 1JW
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes 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 Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Limited At Grendon C E Primary School School/college/university | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Grendon Hall Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Grendon Hall Estate Marlows Coffee Bar Other catering premises | 164 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes
What is Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes's food hygiene rating?
Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 31 May 2022.
Is Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes last inspected?
Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes was last inspected on 31 May 2022, more than 4 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 Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes?
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 Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Bevington Inns Limited - Grendon Lakes 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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