Desborough Conservative Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
Desborough Conservative Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 3 November 2023, more than 2 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: Victoria Street, Desborough, NN14 2LX
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Desborough Conservative Club 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% | ← Desborough Conservative Club | |
| 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 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 Desborough Conservative Club 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 Desborough Conservative Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Works Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2021 |
| Steve's Food at Indoor Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Desborough Indoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Dragon City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| The George Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| The R Inn Tapas & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2022 |
| The Ritz Complex Other catering premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2022 |
| Feast India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Desborough Conservative Club
What is Desborough Conservative Club's food hygiene rating?
Desborough Conservative Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 3 November 2023.
Is Desborough Conservative Club 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Desborough Conservative Club last inspected?
Desborough Conservative Club was last inspected on 3 November 2023, more than 2 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 Desborough Conservative Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Desborough Conservative Club 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 Desborough Conservative Club holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Desborough Conservative Club 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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