Burlington Court Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Northamptonshire
Burlington Court Care Home 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 7 July 2025, 12 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: Roseholme Road, Northampton, Nn1 4rs, NN1 4RS
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Burlington Court Care Home sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← Burlington Court Care Home | |
| 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 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 Burlington Court Care Home 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 Burlington Court Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Reys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Abington Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bartellas Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Beer Guerrilla Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Aramintas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Burlington Court Care Home
What is Burlington Court Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Burlington Court Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 7 July 2025.
Is Burlington Court Care Home 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 Burlington Court Care Home last inspected?
Burlington Court Care Home was last inspected on 7 July 2025, 12 months 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 Burlington Court Care Home?
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 Burlington Court Care Home compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Burlington Court Care Home holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Burlington Court Care Home 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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