Ranelagh Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
Ranelagh Arms 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 30 January 2013, more than 13 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: 1 Ranelagh Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1JS
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Ranelagh Arms sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Ranelagh Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Ranelagh Arms 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 Ranelagh Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Mila Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Other catering premises | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| Dream Days 2 Caring Premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| British Rail Staff Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2015 |
| Adam's Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Casa Picante Mexican Grill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Caribbean Flava Other catering premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Da Lick Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Ranelagh Arms
What is Ranelagh Arms's food hygiene rating?
Ranelagh Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 30 January 2013.
Is Ranelagh Arms 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 Ranelagh Arms last inspected?
Ranelagh Arms was last inspected on 30 January 2013, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ranelagh Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ranelagh Arms compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Ranelagh Arms holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Ranelagh Arms 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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