The Squirrels food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
The Squirrels 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 29 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: 1 The Drive, Rushden, NN10 9JT
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Squirrels 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 Squirrels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Squirrels 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 Squirrels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Abbott & Sons (Rushden) Limited Other catering premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| Alraaz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Full Gospel Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Imperial Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Caring Premises | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Charlie Store Ltd. Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2021 |
| Kingly Terrace Caring Premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy & Stone - Townsend Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about The Squirrels
What is The Squirrels's food hygiene rating?
The Squirrels has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 29 November 2024.
Is The Squirrels 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 The Squirrels last inspected?
The Squirrels was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 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 Squirrels?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Squirrels 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 Squirrels is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Squirrels 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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