Windmill Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
Windmill Public House 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 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 272 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 8PN
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Windmill Public House 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% | ← Windmill Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Windmill Public House 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 Windmill Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Harborough Simply Food Connect Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| 3rd Friday Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Breakfast & After School Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Boughton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Brampton View Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Arizi Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about Windmill Public House
What is Windmill Public House's food hygiene rating?
Windmill Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Windmill Public House 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 Windmill Public House last inspected?
Windmill Public House was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 months 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 Windmill Public House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Windmill Public House 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 Windmill Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Windmill Public House 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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