Ale Pole food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
Ale Pole holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2024, 21 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: 30 Sheaf Street, Daventry, West Northamptonshire, NN11 4AB
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Ale Pole 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% | ← Ale Pole | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 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 Ale Pole 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 Ale Pole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2019 |
| Little Dessert Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Deja Vu Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Mojo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2021 |
| Luxfinity International Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2022 |
| Early Doors Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2019 |
| JB News & Booze Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2022 |
| Dolce at St James Infants School School/college/university | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Ale Pole
What is Ale Pole's food hygiene rating?
Ale Pole has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Ale Pole 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ale Pole last inspected?
Ale Pole was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 Ale Pole?
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 Ale Pole 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 Ale Pole is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Ale Pole 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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