Alderwood LLA food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
Alderwood LLA holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 July 2025, 12 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 Chestnut, 296 Bedford Road, Rushden, NN10 0SE
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Alderwood LLA 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% | ← Alderwood LLA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Alderwood LLA 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 Alderwood LLA, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garley Catering Services Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| John White Sports Club - Bar Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Avenue House Nursing And Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Alderwood LLA
What is Alderwood LLA's food hygiene rating?
Alderwood LLA has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 5 July 2025.
Is Alderwood LLA 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alderwood LLA last inspected?
Alderwood LLA was last inspected on 5 July 2025, 12 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 Alderwood LLA?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Alderwood LLA 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 Alderwood LLA is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Alderwood LLA 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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Alderwood LLA is one of 243 rated food businesses in Rushden. See every hygiene rating in Rushden →
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