Shoulder Of Mutton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
Shoulder Of Mutton holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 March 2022, more than 4 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: The Shoulder Of Mutton, 12 Chapel Road, Weldon, NN17 3HP
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Shoulder Of Mutton sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Shoulder Of Mutton | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shoulder Of Mutton 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 Shoulder Of Mutton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Ds Breakfast Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Gourmet Spice Company Manufacturers/packers | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Asda Express PFS Corby Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Busy Bees Corby Priors Hall Park Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Corby Business Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| BaxterStorey/Morrisons Corby Freezer Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Shoulder Of Mutton
What is Shoulder Of Mutton's food hygiene rating?
Shoulder Of Mutton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 1 March 2022.
Is Shoulder Of Mutton safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shoulder Of Mutton last inspected?
Shoulder Of Mutton was last inspected on 1 March 2022, more than 4 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 Shoulder Of Mutton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shoulder Of Mutton compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Shoulder Of Mutton holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Shoulder Of Mutton 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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