Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · West Northamptonshire
Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 June 2023, more than 3 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: Great Ground Farm, Farndon Road, Woodford Halse
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed 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 Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Halse Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2017 |
| Woodford Pizza Plus Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 September 2025 |
| Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Scarrotts Ice Cream Van Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2020 |
| Churros time ltd Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Harley Cafe LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
| Popsons Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed
What is Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed's food hygiene rating?
Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 8 June 2023.
Is Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed last inspected?
Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed was last inspected on 8 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed?
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 Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Groovy Smoothies & The Curry Shed 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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