The Pines food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Pines 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 21 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: Caravan Park And Premises, Ecton Lane, Sywell, NN6 0BB
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pines sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← The Pines | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pines 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 Pines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Splash Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Chips And Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Daisy Chain Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Dolce Ltd School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2022 |
| Kingswood at Overstone Primary Schoo School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about The Pines
What is The Pines's food hygiene rating?
The Pines has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 21 October 2025.
Is The Pines 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 Pines last inspected?
The Pines was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Pines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Pines compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Pines holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Pines 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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