Church Farm Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Northamptonshire
Church Farm Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2025, 17 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: Church Farm, High Street, Harrington, NN6 9NT
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Church Farm Lodge 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% | ← Church Farm Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Church Farm Lodge 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 Church Farm Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollemache Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Carpetbagger Aviation Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Millie's Bakery Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Consensus Homes Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Rothwell Truck Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Aztec F.C. NO MAIL Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2022 |
| Hecatea Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Church Farm Lodge
What is Church Farm Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Church Farm Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Church Farm Lodge 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Church Farm Lodge last inspected?
Church Farm Lodge was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 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 Church Farm Lodge?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Church Farm Lodge 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 Church Farm Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Church Farm Lodge 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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