The Falcon Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Falcon Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 February 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: Main Street, Fotheringhay, Peterborough, PE8 5HZ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Falcon Inn sits behind roughly 2,674 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ← The Falcon Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Falcon 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 Falcon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Farm Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Fotheringhay Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2019 |
| Bluebell Lakes Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 October 2025 |
| MRD Stores Limited Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Tansor Early Years Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Mee Farmers Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2022 |
| The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 June 2025 |
| Glebe Stores Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about The Falcon Inn
What is The Falcon Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Falcon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 19 February 2025.
Is The Falcon Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Falcon Inn last inspected?
The Falcon Inn was last inspected on 19 February 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 The Falcon Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Falcon Inn 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 The Falcon Inn holds a 3. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Falcon 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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