The General food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The General 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 31 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: College Street, Rushden, NN10 0NW
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The General 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 General | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The General, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Other catering premises | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| Happy Mondays Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Imperial Court Cafe Caring Premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Housing 21 Caring Premises | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Festive Delights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Asda Express Diner (Compass) Other catering premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about The General
What is The General's food hygiene rating?
The General has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 31 January 2025.
Is The General 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 General last inspected?
The General was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
How does The General 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 General is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The General 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The General is one of 243 rated food businesses in Rushden. See every hygiene rating in Rushden →
North Northamptonshire inspects and rates 3,093 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Northamptonshire →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/
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