New Lodge Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
New Lodge Farm 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 7 May 2026, 2 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: Laxton Road, Bulwick, Northamptonshire, NN17 3DU
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts New Lodge Farm 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% | ← New Lodge Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 New Lodge Farm 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 New Lodge Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cookie Junkie Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Bulwick Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| The Wondergarden Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 July 2025 |
| The Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Spanhoe Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2024 |
Questions about New Lodge Farm
What is New Lodge Farm's food hygiene rating?
New Lodge Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 7 May 2026.
Is New Lodge Farm 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 New Lodge Farm last inspected?
New Lodge Farm was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 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 New Lodge Farm?
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 New Lodge Farm 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 New Lodge Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects New Lodge Farm 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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