Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 May 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: Fresh Start Catering, Weedon Bec Primary School, West Street
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim 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% | ← Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim 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 Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plume Of Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Weedon Bec Village Hall Other catering premises | 223 yards away | Exempt | |
| Roman Way Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Est Oculus Ltd ( The Witches Cavern) Other catering premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| The Cloud Space Other catering premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Whisk`d Other catering premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Yellow Bourbon Coffee Roasters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Lucas Impex UK Ltd Retailers - other | 406 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim
What is Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim's food hygiene rating?
Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 18 May 2023.
Is Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim last inspected?
Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim was last inspected on 18 May 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 Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim?
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 Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim 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 Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Fresh Start Catering Weedon Bec Prim 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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