The Pytchley Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Pytchley Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 2025, 13 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: Pytchley Hotel, 23 High Street, West Haddon, NN6 7AP
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Pytchley Inn among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← The Pytchley Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Pytchley Inn 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 The Pytchley Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollaround Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Ryehills Farm Day Nursery Caring Premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Torkington Farm Retailers - other | 211 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Londis Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Sheaf Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| West Haddon Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 258 yards away | Exempt | |
| Buzzie Beas Ltd Caring Premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2017 |
| Kingswood at West Haddon Primary School/college/university | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about The Pytchley Inn
What is The Pytchley Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Pytchley Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 16 May 2025.
Is The Pytchley Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pytchley Inn last inspected?
The Pytchley Inn was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pytchley Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Pytchley Inn compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Pytchley Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Pytchley Inn 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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