Walker's House Tea Room food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Northamptonshire
Walker's House Tea Room 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 16 September 2025, 9 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: Rockingham Castle, Rockingham Castle And Park, Rockingham, LE16 8TH
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Walker's House Tea Room 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% | ← Walker's House Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Walker's House Tea Room 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 Walker's House Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Sports Development Centre Cic Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Corby Town Football Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Caterlink At Lodge Park Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Hampton By Hilton Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Gravity Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
Questions about Walker's House Tea Room
What is Walker's House Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Walker's House Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Walker's House Tea Room 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 Walker's House Tea Room last inspected?
Walker's House Tea Room was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 Walker's House Tea Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Walker's House Tea Room 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 Walker's House Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Walker's House Tea Room 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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