SR Smith & Sons food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Northamptonshire
SR Smith & Sons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2025, 14 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: Unit 22, Jbj Business Park, Northampton Road, NN7 3DW
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts SR Smith & Sons among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← SR Smith & Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 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 Very 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 SR Smith & Sons 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 SR Smith & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Meat Company Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Chubby's Mobile caterer | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Chapel Coffee House Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Adorables Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Rhino Sports Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| ABM@Milton Parochial Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Milton Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Painters Vineyard Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
Questions about SR Smith & Sons
What is SR Smith & Sons's food hygiene rating?
SR Smith & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 14 April 2025.
Is SR Smith & Sons 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was SR Smith & Sons last inspected?
SR Smith & Sons was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 14 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 SR Smith & Sons?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SR Smith & Sons compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and SR Smith & Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects SR Smith & Sons 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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