Northampton West End Bowling Club food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
Northampton West End Bowling Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 24 February 2011, more than 15 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: Mendip Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6BA
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Northampton West End Bowling Club 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% | ← Northampton West End Bowling Club | |
| 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 Northampton West End Bowling Club 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 Northampton West End Bowling Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amys Vintage Teas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2021 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Accomplish Group Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Northampton West End Bowling Club
What is Northampton West End Bowling Club's food hygiene rating?
Northampton West End Bowling Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 24 February 2011.
Is Northampton West End Bowling Club 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northampton West End Bowling Club last inspected?
Northampton West End Bowling Club was last inspected on 24 February 2011, more than 15 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 Northampton West End Bowling Club?
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 Northampton West End Bowling Club 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 Northampton West End Bowling Club holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Northampton West End Bowling Club 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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