Woodford Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Northamptonshire
Woodford Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 October 2023, 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: 8 The Beaver Centre, Great Central Way, Woodford Halse, NN11 3DP
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Woodford Kitchen 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% | ← Woodford Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 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 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 Woodford Kitchen 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 Woodford Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 199 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crankshaft Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Woodford United Football Club Limite Pub/bar/nightclub | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2017 |
| The Village Centre Other catering premises | 350 yards away | Exempt | |
| Fresh Start Catering Woodford Halse School/college/university | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Village Centre Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Woodford Tandoori Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 December 2024 |
| Village Meat Butchers And Greengrocers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
Questions about Woodford Kitchen
What is Woodford Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Woodford Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 25 October 2023.
Is Woodford Kitchen 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woodford Kitchen last inspected?
Woodford Kitchen was last inspected on 25 October 2023, more than 2 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 Woodford Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Woodford Kitchen 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 Woodford Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Woodford Kitchen 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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