Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Northamptonshire
Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business 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 24 February 2017, more than 9 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: Pine Tree Farm, London Road, Little Irchester, NN8 2EH
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm 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% | ← Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm | |
| 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 Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm 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 Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Aramark @ HMP Five Wells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| B And M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2018 |
| Cafe 2 U Northampton South Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2019 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Chester House Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Doddington Road Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
Questions about Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm
What is Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm's food hygiene rating?
Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 24 February 2017.
Is Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business 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 Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm last inspected?
Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm was last inspected on 24 February 2017, more than 9 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 Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm?
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 Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm 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 Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm holds a 3. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Animals In Need - Pine Tree Farm 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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