Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe was inspected on 31 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: Brigstock Country Park, Lyveden Road, Brigstock, NN14 3HS
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How this rating has changed
Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe was re-inspected on 31 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | 5 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 Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe 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% | ← Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe 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 Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orsino Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| The Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 January 2026 |
| The Olde Three Cocks Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Central Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| The Swallows Rest B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Red Piece - Riding School And Pony Camp Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe
What is Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 31 July 2026.
Is Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe 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 Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe last inspected?
Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe was last inspected on 31 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 Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe 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 Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Fermyn Woods Country Park/ Skylark Cafe 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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