Support 4 Independence food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
Support 4 Independence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 24 March 2026, 3 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: 44 Park Road, Rushden, NN10 0RG
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Support 4 Independence 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% | ← Support 4 Independence | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Support 4 Independence 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 Support 4 Independence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Store Ltd. Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2021 |
| Alraaz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Full Gospel Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Imperial Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| A Abbott & Sons (Rushden) Limited Other catering premises | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Gucio Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy & Stone - Townsend Court Caring Premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Support 4 Independence
What is Support 4 Independence's food hygiene rating?
Support 4 Independence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Support 4 Independence 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Support 4 Independence last inspected?
Support 4 Independence was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 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 Support 4 Independence?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Support 4 Independence 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 Support 4 Independence holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Support 4 Independence 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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Support 4 Independence is one of 243 rated food businesses in Rushden. See every hygiene rating in Rushden →
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