The Lemon Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
The Lemon Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 September 2024, 22 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: 6 West Street, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EF
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Lemon Tree 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 Lemon Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Lemon Tree 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 Lemon Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oundle News Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Tuana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Beans Coffee Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Talbot Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Cookies Bakers & Confectioners Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| The Blue Marlin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Trendalls Ltd Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about The Lemon Tree
What is The Lemon Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Lemon Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 6 September 2024.
Is The Lemon Tree 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lemon Tree last inspected?
The Lemon Tree was last inspected on 6 September 2024, 22 months 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 Lemon Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Lemon Tree 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 Lemon Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Lemon Tree 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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