The Rowell Charter food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Rowell Charter 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 4 June 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: Rowell Charter Inn, 1 Sun Hill, Rothwell, NN14 6AB
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Rowell Charter 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 Rowell Charter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Rowell Charter 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 Rowell Charter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Northampton Grocer Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Rothwell Manor Park Bowls Club NO Mail Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2022 |
| Toro Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| The T Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Rileys Tuck Shop Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Taste of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Thai Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about The Rowell Charter
What is The Rowell Charter's food hygiene rating?
The Rowell Charter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 4 June 2025.
Is The Rowell Charter 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 Rowell Charter last inspected?
The Rowell Charter was last inspected on 4 June 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 Rowell Charter?
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 The Rowell Charter 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 Rowell Charter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Rowell Charter 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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