Hillview Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Northamptonshire
Hillview Guest House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 29 March 2022, more than 4 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: 399 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Nn1 4ey, NN1 4EY
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Hillview Guest House sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← Hillview Guest House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 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 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 Hillview Guest 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 Hillview Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Al Reys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Abington Park View Resid.Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Abington Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bartellas Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Beer Guerrilla Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
Questions about Hillview Guest House
What is Hillview Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Hillview Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 29 March 2022.
Is Hillview Guest House 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hillview Guest House last inspected?
Hillview Guest House was last inspected on 29 March 2022, more than 4 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 Hillview Guest House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hillview Guest 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, while Hillview Guest House holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Hillview Guest 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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