Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar 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 22 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 21 High Street, Ringstead, Northamptonshire, NN14 4DA
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar 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% | ← Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar 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 Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringstead Village Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2019 |
| Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary School School/college/university | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Aroma Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Avens Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| The Watermill Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2017 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
Questions about Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar
What is Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 22 January 2022.
Is Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar 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 Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar last inspected?
Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar was last inspected on 22 January 2022, more than 4 years 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 Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar?
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 Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar 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 Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar 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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