Ryan QC Homes food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Northamptonshire
Ryan QC Homes holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 19 November 2018, more than 7 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: Farthings, 86 Lumbertubs Lane, Boothville, NN3 6AH
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Ryan QC Homes sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← Ryan QC Homes | |
| 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 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 Ryan QC Homes 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 Ryan QC Homes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boothville Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Canto Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Bewiched Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Arnold House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2022 |
| Cake Paradise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Browns Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Blackthorn Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Ryan QC Homes
What is Ryan QC Homes's food hygiene rating?
Ryan QC Homes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 19 November 2018.
Is Ryan QC Homes 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ryan QC Homes last inspected?
Ryan QC Homes was last inspected on 19 November 2018, more than 7 years 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 Ryan QC Homes?
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 Ryan QC Homes compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Ryan QC Homes holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Ryan QC Homes 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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