Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 35 High Street, Desborough, NN14 2NB
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club among the 2,391 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club 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 Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desborough Indoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Dragon City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| The George Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Central Co-operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| Desborough Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 November 2023 |
| The R Inn Tapas & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2022 |
| The Ritz Complex Other catering premises | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2022 |
| The Old Works Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2021 |
Questions about Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club
What is Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club last inspected?
Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 months 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 Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club?
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 Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club 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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