Westminster Croft food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Northamptonshire
Westminster Croft holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2025, 17 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: Solden Hill House Ltd Westminster Croft, 3 Westminster Croft, Brackley, NN13 7ED
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Westminster Croft 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% | ← Westminster Croft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Westminster Croft 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 Westminster Croft, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior at McCarthy & Stone Rumbold Court Caring Premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Old Fire Station Coffee Shop and Websters Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Pizza Rolla Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| Brackley Stores & Post Office Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 August 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Group Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Winchester House School School/college/university | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| The Buzz Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
Questions about Westminster Croft
What is Westminster Croft's food hygiene rating?
Westminster Croft has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 20 January 2025.
Is Westminster Croft 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Westminster Croft last inspected?
Westminster Croft was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 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 Westminster Croft?
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 Westminster Croft 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 Westminster Croft is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Westminster Croft 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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Understanding this rating
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