Grounds Fineshade food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
Grounds Fineshade 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 18 February 2025, 16 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: Grounds Cafe, Top Lodge, Fineshade, NN17 3BB
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Grounds Fineshade 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% | ← Grounds Fineshade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Grounds Fineshade 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 Grounds Fineshade, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| F & A George Ltd. Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Blatherwycke Estate Farmers/growers | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 April 2026 |
| Laxton Hall Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Kings Cliffe Ex Servicemens & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Londis Kings Cliffe Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 February 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Cross Keys Public House And Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Love Food JM Ltd. At Kings Cliffe Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Grounds Fineshade
What is Grounds Fineshade's food hygiene rating?
Grounds Fineshade has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 18 February 2025.
Is Grounds Fineshade 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 Grounds Fineshade last inspected?
Grounds Fineshade was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 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 Grounds Fineshade?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grounds Fineshade 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 Grounds Fineshade is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Grounds Fineshade 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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