Hastings House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Northamptonshire
Hastings House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: HRS Care Ltd., 47 Althorpe Road, St James, NN5 5EQ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Hastings House 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% | ← Hastings House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hastings House 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 Hastings House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett's Bespoke Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Bite Me Spices Manufacturers/packers | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Ambush Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| BaxterStorey -Church’s Footwear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Best One News Agent Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Ambe Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Balti Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Hastings House
What is Hastings House's food hygiene rating?
Hastings House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 12 March 2025.
Is Hastings House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hastings House last inspected?
Hastings House was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 16 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 Hastings House?
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 Hastings House 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 Hastings House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Hastings House 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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