The Griffins Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Griffins Head 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 19 February 2026, 4 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: 28 Wilby Road, Mears Ashby, Northampton, NN6 0DX
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Griffins Head 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% | ← The Griffins Head | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Griffins Head 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 Griffins Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Beckworth Emporium Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Hambleton Farm Plc Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Brew'd Aroma Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Fortieth Rule Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about The Griffins Head
What is The Griffins Head's food hygiene rating?
The Griffins Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 19 February 2026.
Is The Griffins Head 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 The Griffins Head last inspected?
The Griffins Head was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 Griffins Head?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Griffins Head 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 Griffins Head holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Griffins Head 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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