The Ganges food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
The Ganges holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 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: Sponnes Road, Towcester, NN12 6ED
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Ganges 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 Ganges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ganges 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 Ganges, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Comforts Caring Premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Ozzy's Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| ABM Catering Limited School/college/university | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Chans Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Towcester Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2021 |
| Towcester Football Supporters Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Lees Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2019 |
| TTFC Clubhouse Other catering premises | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about The Ganges
What is The Ganges's food hygiene rating?
The Ganges has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 26 March 2024.
Is The Ganges 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ganges last inspected?
The Ganges was last inspected on 26 March 2024, 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 The Ganges?
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 Ganges 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 Ganges is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Ganges 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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