Carpenter Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
Carpenter Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Carpenter Arms was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Northamptonshire ratings →
Address: Public House, 88 High Street, Irchester, NN29 7AB
How this rating has changed
Carpenter Arms was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Carpenter Arms among the 2,406 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 | 2,406 | 85% | ← Carpenter Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Carpenter 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 Carpenter Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2014 |
| Alderwood LLA Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Alderwood LLA Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Chester House Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Avonfield Neurological Center Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Carpenter Arms
What is Carpenter Arms's food hygiene rating?
Carpenter Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Carpenter Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carpenter Arms last inspected?
Carpenter Arms was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 Carpenter Arms?
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 Carpenter Arms compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,827 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Carpenter Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Carpenter 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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