The Heart Of England food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Heart Of England holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 14 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 31 High Street, Weedon, West Northamptonshire, NN7 4QD
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Heart Of England 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% | ← The Heart Of England | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Heart Of England 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 Heart Of England, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjol Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Weedon House Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 January 2025 |
| Weedon Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 January 2025 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| The Crossroads Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| The Reading Tree Other catering premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| Est Oculus Ltd ( The Witches Cavern) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
Questions about The Heart Of England
What is The Heart Of England's food hygiene rating?
The Heart Of England has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 14 April 2026.
Is The Heart Of England 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Heart Of England last inspected?
The Heart Of England was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 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 The Heart Of England?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Heart Of England 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 The Heart Of England holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Heart Of England 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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The Heart Of England is one of 25 rated food businesses in Weedon. See every hygiene rating in Weedon →
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