Hummingbirds food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Northamptonshire
Hummingbirds holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 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: Flat 5, 15-17 Market Place, Brackley, NN13 7AB
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Hummingbirds 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% | ← Hummingbirds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hummingbirds 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 Hummingbirds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| its all Rosie cakes Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2023 |
| The Courtyard Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| The Lounge Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Petes place brackley Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Chatty Parrot Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| ChoozLC Manufacturers/packers | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Braccaley Community Shop Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Thee Baguette Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2022 |
Questions about Hummingbirds
What is Hummingbirds's food hygiene rating?
Hummingbirds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 12 December 2023.
Is Hummingbirds 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hummingbirds last inspected?
Hummingbirds was last inspected on 12 December 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 Hummingbirds?
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 Hummingbirds 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 Hummingbirds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Hummingbirds 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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