The Mikado Pheasant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Mikado Pheasant 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 26 June 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: The Mikado Pheasant, 2 Highfield Crescent, Kettering, NN15 6JS
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Mikado Pheasant among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← The Mikado Pheasant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Mikado Pheasant 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 Mikado Pheasant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Connect (Kettering West Service Station) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| BP Kettering East SFC Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Brew 52 - 6th Form Cafe School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Central Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Aces Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Argyll Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about The Mikado Pheasant
What is The Mikado Pheasant's food hygiene rating?
The Mikado Pheasant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 26 June 2024.
Is The Mikado Pheasant 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 The Mikado Pheasant last inspected?
The Mikado Pheasant was last inspected on 26 June 2024, more than 2 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 The Mikado Pheasant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mikado Pheasant compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Mikado Pheasant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Mikado Pheasant 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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