The Old Bakery Towcester food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
The Old Bakery Towcester 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 23 April 2026, 2 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 16, Whittons Lane, Towcester, NN12 6YZ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Old Bakery Towcester 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% | ← The Old Bakery Towcester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Bakery Towcester 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 Old Bakery Towcester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Towcester Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Milano Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Saracens Head Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Miss Lillies Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Moghul Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Towcester Bakery Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about The Old Bakery Towcester
What is The Old Bakery Towcester's food hygiene rating?
The Old Bakery Towcester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 23 April 2026.
Is The Old Bakery Towcester 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 Old Bakery Towcester last inspected?
The Old Bakery Towcester was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 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 The Old Bakery Towcester?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Old Bakery Towcester 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 The Old Bakery Towcester is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Old Bakery Towcester 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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