The Olde Three Cocks food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Olde Three Cocks 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 18 September 2024, 21 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: The Olde Three Cocks Inn, 14 High Street, Brigstock, NN14 3HA
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Olde Three Cocks 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% | ← The Olde Three Cocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Olde Three Cocks 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 The Olde Three Cocks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 January 2026 |
| Central Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Orsino Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| The Swallows Rest B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Red Piece - Riding School And Pony Camp Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Olde Three Cocks
What is The Olde Three Cocks's food hygiene rating?
The Olde Three Cocks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 18 September 2024.
Is The Olde Three Cocks 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 The Olde Three Cocks last inspected?
The Olde Three Cocks was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 The Olde Three Cocks?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Olde Three Cocks 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 The Olde Three Cocks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Olde Three Cocks 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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