Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex 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 4 March 2025, 16 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: Corby Road, Cottingham, Market Harborough, LE16 8XJ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex 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% | ← Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex 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 Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Fourways SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Brooke Weston Trust At Beanfield Primary School Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Ganders Goat Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Boden Bakes Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2020 |
| Ali's Balti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| High Street Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| B & P Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2019 |
| BoozeBuster Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2020 |
Questions about Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex
What is Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex's food hygiene rating?
Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex 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 Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex last inspected?
Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 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 Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex?
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 Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex 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 Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex 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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