The Peppermill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Peppermill 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 6 September 2022, more than 3 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: Westerburg Square, Daventry, West Northamptonshire, NN11 4TQ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Peppermill 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 Peppermill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Peppermill 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 Peppermill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daventry Square Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Aniraj Stores Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2019 |
| Danetre Hospital Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Longlands Care Home Caring Premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| John's News & Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2019 |
| Londis (A&N UK Trading Ltd) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| Daventry RFC Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
Questions about The Peppermill
What is The Peppermill's food hygiene rating?
The Peppermill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 6 September 2022.
Is The Peppermill 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 Peppermill last inspected?
The Peppermill was last inspected on 6 September 2022, more than 3 years 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 Peppermill?
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 The Peppermill 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 Peppermill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Peppermill 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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