The Queens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Queens Head 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 20 February 2026, 4 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: 8 High Street, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8BN
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Queens Head 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% | ← The Queens Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Queens Head 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 Queens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bewiched Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Happy Mondays Coffee Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Golden Pavilion 15 Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Higham Refill Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Ferrers & Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Georgias Fish Bar Ltd. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
Questions about The Queens Head
What is The Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
The Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 20 February 2026.
Is The Queens Head 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 Queens Head last inspected?
The Queens Head was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 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 Queens Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Queens Head 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 The Queens Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Queens Head 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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The Queens Head is one of 243 rated food businesses in Rushden. See every hygiene rating in Rushden →
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