The Kings Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Kings Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2020, more than 6 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: Main Street, Farthingstone, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8EZ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Kings Arms 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% | ← The Kings Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Kings Arms 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 Kings Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Dee Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 April 2025 |
| Bugbrooke Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Stowe Heights Farm Farmers/growers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Wood Farm at Everdon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2026 |
| Everdon Outdoor Learning Centre School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Everdon Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Kings Arms
What is The Kings Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 5 March 2020.
Is The Kings Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kings Arms last inspected?
The Kings Arms was last inspected on 5 March 2020, more than 6 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 The Kings Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kings Arms 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 The Kings Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Kings Arms 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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