Pot En Ciel food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Northamptonshire
Pot En Ciel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 September 2024, more than 2 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.
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: The Bazaar, West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EJ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Pot En Ciel 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% | ← Pot En Ciel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 76 | 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Pot En Ciel 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 Pot En Ciel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
| Bumble And Twig Mobile caterer | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| The Lemon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Beans Coffee Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Talbot Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Onkar Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Salerno's Other catering premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| New Yangtze River Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Pot En Ciel
What is Pot En Ciel's food hygiene rating?
Pot En Ciel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 6 September 2024.
Is Pot En Ciel 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pot En Ciel last inspected?
Pot En Ciel was last inspected on 6 September 2024, more than 2 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 Pot En Ciel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pot En Ciel 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 Pot En Ciel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Pot En Ciel 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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