Happytots food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
Happytots 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 October 2023, more than 2 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: 2 - 4 Blackfriars, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9PQ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Happytots 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% | ← Happytots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Happytots 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 Happytots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Giuseppe's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Golden Sunrise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Blossoms Day Nursery & The Hive Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Highfield Community Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Avonfield Neurological Center Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Festive Delights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy & Stone - Townsend Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Happytots
What is Happytots's food hygiene rating?
Happytots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 5 October 2023.
Is Happytots 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 Happytots last inspected?
Happytots was last inspected on 5 October 2023, more than 2 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 Happytots?
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 Happytots 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 Happytots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Happytots 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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Happytots is one of 243 rated food businesses in Rushden. See every hygiene rating in Rushden →
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