The Motte & Fig food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
The Motte & Fig holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 May 2025, 13 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: 2 College Street, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8DZ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Motte & Fig 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 Motte & Fig | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Motte & Fig 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 Motte & Fig, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2022 |
| Higham Refill Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Happy Mondays Coffee Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Golden Pavilion 15 Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Bobby & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bewiched Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Ferrers & Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Georgias Fish Bar Ltd. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about The Motte & Fig
What is The Motte & Fig's food hygiene rating?
The Motte & Fig has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 30 May 2025.
Is The Motte & Fig 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Motte & Fig last inspected?
The Motte & Fig was last inspected on 30 May 2025, 13 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 Motte & Fig?
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 Motte & Fig 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 Motte & Fig is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Motte & Fig 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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