The Grape And Grain food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Grape And Grain 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 21 August 2025, 10 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: 163 Grangeway, Rushden, NN10 9JE
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Grape And Grain 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 Grape And Grain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Grape And Grain 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 Grape And Grain, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sunrise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Blue Sky Takeaway/sandwich shop | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Giuseppe's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Happytots Caring Premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Blossoms Day Nursery & The Hive Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Highfield Community Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Alraaz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Full Gospel Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about The Grape And Grain
What is The Grape And Grain's food hygiene rating?
The Grape And Grain has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 21 August 2025.
Is The Grape And Grain 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 Grape And Grain last inspected?
The Grape And Grain was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 Grape And Grain?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Grape And Grain 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 Grape And Grain is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Grape And Grain 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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