Moulton College Higham Ferrers food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Northamptonshire
Moulton College Higham Ferrers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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: Moulton College, Chelveston Road, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8HN
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Moulton College Higham Ferrers 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% | ← Moulton College Higham Ferrers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Moulton College Higham Ferrers 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 Moulton College Higham Ferrers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelveston Road School School/college/university | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Grove Street Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Caterlink At The Ferrers School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Green Dragon Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2022 |
| Higham Refill Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Happy Mondays Coffee Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Golden Pavilion 15 Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Bobby & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about Moulton College Higham Ferrers
What is Moulton College Higham Ferrers's food hygiene rating?
Moulton College Higham Ferrers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Moulton College Higham Ferrers 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Moulton College Higham Ferrers last inspected?
Moulton College Higham Ferrers was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Moulton College Higham Ferrers?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Moulton College Higham Ferrers 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 Moulton College Higham Ferrers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Moulton College Higham Ferrers 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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