Royal Mencap Society food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
Royal Mencap Society holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 14 December 2021, 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: 399 Cottingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0TW
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Royal Mencap Society 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% | ← Royal Mencap Society | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Royal Mencap Society 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 Royal Mencap Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Fourways SF Connect Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| BoozeBuster Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2020 |
| Costcutters Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Brooke Weston Trust At Beanfield Primary School Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Ali's Balti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| High Street Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| B & P Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2019 |
| Caterlink At Lodge Park Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Royal Mencap Society
What is Royal Mencap Society's food hygiene rating?
Royal Mencap Society has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 14 December 2021.
Is Royal Mencap Society 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Mencap Society last inspected?
Royal Mencap Society was last inspected on 14 December 2021, 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 Royal Mencap Society?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Mencap Society 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 Royal Mencap Society holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Royal Mencap Society 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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