Kym's Hobby House food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Kym's Hobby House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2024, 19 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: Weavers Coving, Towcester Road, Whittlebury, NN12 8TD
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Kym's Hobby 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% | ← Kym's Hobby House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kym's Hobby 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 Kym's Hobby House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaded Plates Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| PA & HM Coles Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Sporty Scholars Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Silverstone Farm Campsite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| ABM Catering Limited School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| KidsStop Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2021 |
| Forge Coffee at Whittlebury Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa, Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Kym's Hobby House
What is Kym's Hobby House's food hygiene rating?
Kym's Hobby House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Kym's Hobby 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kym's Hobby House last inspected?
Kym's Hobby House was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 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 Kym's Hobby 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kym's Hobby 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 Kym's Hobby House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Kym's Hobby 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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