F C & C C Elderton food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
F C & C C Elderton holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 4 September 2014, more than 11 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: 132 Doddington Road, Earls Barton, Northampton, NN6 0NS
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so F C & C C Elderton sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← F C & C C Elderton | |
| 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 Very 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 F C & C C Elderton 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 F C & C C Elderton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatton Academies Trust At Earls Barton Jnr School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Earls Barton Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Happy Hols Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Hatton Academies Trust At Earls Barton Infant Sch. School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Claremont Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Apothocoffee Shop, Jeys Of Earls Barton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| E Lee & Sons (Also T/A Northamptonshire Crackling Company) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Barton Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
Questions about F C & C C Elderton
What is F C & C C Elderton's food hygiene rating?
F C & C C Elderton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 4 September 2014.
Is F C & C C Elderton 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was F C & C C Elderton last inspected?
F C & C C Elderton was last inspected on 4 September 2014, more than 11 years 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 F C & C C Elderton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 F C & C C Elderton compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while F C & C C Elderton holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects F C & C C Elderton 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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