The Crewe Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Crewe Arms 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 12 January 2026, 6 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: The Crewe Arms, Hinton In The Hedges, NN13 5NF
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Crewe Arms sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← The Crewe Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Crewe Arms 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 Crewe Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Hoots Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| The Cheeky Pit Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Walltree House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| Spice Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Little Fishes Pre-School Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| Alliance in Partnership Ltd School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Juniper House Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
Questions about The Crewe Arms
What is The Crewe Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Crewe Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 12 January 2026.
Is The Crewe Arms 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 Crewe Arms last inspected?
The Crewe Arms was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 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 Crewe Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Crewe Arms compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Crewe Arms holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Crewe Arms 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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