St Mary's Church Rushden food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Northamptonshire
St Mary's Church Rushden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 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: St Marys Church Hall, High Street, Rushden, NN10 0QE
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts St Mary's Church Rushden 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% | ← St Mary's Church Rushden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Mary's Church Rushden 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 St Mary's Church Rushden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Other catering premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Happy Mondays Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Gucio Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy & Stone - Townsend Court Caring Premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Festive Delights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about St Mary's Church Rushden
What is St Mary's Church Rushden's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's Church Rushden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 20 February 2025.
Is St Mary's Church Rushden 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Mary's Church Rushden last inspected?
St Mary's Church Rushden was last inspected on 20 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 St Mary's Church Rushden?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Mary's Church Rushden 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 St Mary's Church Rushden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects St Mary's Church Rushden 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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