Foundryman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
Foundryman holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 135 St James Road, St James, Northampton, NN5 5LE
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Foundryman sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← Foundryman | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Foundryman 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 Foundryman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Me Spices Manufacturers/packers | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| BaxterStorey -Church’s Footwear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Bennett's Bespoke Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Ambush Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Best One News Agent Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Balti Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Foundryman
What is Foundryman's food hygiene rating?
Foundryman has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 22 November 2024.
Is Foundryman safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Foundryman last inspected?
Foundryman was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 19 months 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 Foundryman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Foundryman compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Foundryman holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Foundryman 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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