The Five Rivers Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Five Rivers Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 October 2025, 8 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: 50 Barrack Road, Northampton, Nn1 3rl, NN1 3RL
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Five Rivers Inn sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← The Five Rivers Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Five Rivers Inn 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 Five Rivers Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Best Pol Delicatessen Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Aspen Services School/college/university | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| ABC123 Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bosworth Independent College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Balti King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Barratts Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about The Five Rivers Inn
What is The Five Rivers Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Five Rivers Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 30 October 2025.
Is The Five Rivers Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Five Rivers Inn last inspected?
The Five Rivers Inn was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 The Five Rivers Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Five Rivers Inn compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Five Rivers Inn holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Five Rivers Inn 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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