The Loving Chef food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Northamptonshire
The Loving Chef 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 30 May 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: New Manor Farm, Harvey Lane, Moulton, NN3 7RB
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Loving Chef 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 Loving Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Loving Chef 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 Loving Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Healthcare Caring Premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Age Concern Caring Premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2020 |
| Arnold House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2022 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Adventure Ways Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2021 |
| Bewiched Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Caring Kindergartens Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Coombs Catering Partnership School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2022 |
Questions about The Loving Chef
What is The Loving Chef's food hygiene rating?
The Loving Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 30 May 2024.
Is The Loving Chef 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 The Loving Chef last inspected?
The Loving Chef was last inspected on 30 May 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 Loving Chef?
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 Loving Chef 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 Loving Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Loving Chef 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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