Old Bank food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
Old Bank 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
The rating dates from 2 June 2014, more than 12 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: 4/7 St Giles Square, Northampton, Nn1 1ja, NN1 1JA
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Old Bank among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Old Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Old Bank 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 Old Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Albert J Ramsbottom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Bargain Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Age UK Northamptonshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| @MP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about Old Bank
What is Old Bank's food hygiene rating?
Old Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 2 June 2014.
Is Old Bank 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 Old Bank last inspected?
Old Bank was last inspected on 2 June 2014, more than 12 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 Old Bank?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Bank compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Old Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Old Bank 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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