The Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Ship Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Ship Inn was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Northamptonshire ratings →
Address: 18 West Street, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EF
How this rating has changed
The Ship Inn was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Ship Inn among the 2,406 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 | 2,406 | 85% | ← The Ship Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pot En Ciel Other catering premises | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Bumble And Twig Mobile caterer | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Onkar Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Salerno's Other catering premises | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| New Yangtze River Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Lemon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Beans Coffee Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Talbot Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about The Ship Inn
What is The Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 28 July 2026.
Is The Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn last inspected?
The Ship Inn was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month 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 Ship Inn?
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 Ship Inn compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,827 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Ship Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn is one of 67 rated food businesses in Peterborough. See every hygiene rating in Peterborough →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/
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