Whites Nurseries Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Whites Nurseries Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2024, more than 2 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: Whites Nursery House, Aggate Way, Earls Barton, NN6 0EP
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Whites Nurseries Ltd 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% | ← Whites Nurseries Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Whites Nurseries Ltd 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 Whites Nurseries Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Cubanos Hermanos Ltd Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| No1 Food People Limited Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| The Basement Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Espresso Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Barton Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Old Swan Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| E Lee & Sons (Also T/A Northamptonshire Crackling Company) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| The Chippery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
Questions about Whites Nurseries Ltd
What is Whites Nurseries Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Whites Nurseries Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 5 February 2024.
Is Whites Nurseries Ltd 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whites Nurseries Ltd last inspected?
Whites Nurseries Ltd was last inspected on 5 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Whites Nurseries Ltd?
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 Whites Nurseries Ltd 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 Whites Nurseries Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Whites Nurseries Ltd 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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