Avery Homes SH Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Northamptonshire
Avery Homes SH Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2025, 7 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: Spencer House Care Home, Cliftonville Road, Northampton, NN1 5BU
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Avery Homes SH Ltd 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% | ← Avery Homes SH Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Avery Homes SH Ltd 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 Avery Homes SH Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Homes Cliftonville Ltd Caring Premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Blue Tree Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Asian Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Age UK Northamptonshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Aramintas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Beer Guerrilla Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Abington Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bartellas Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Avery Homes SH Ltd
What is Avery Homes SH Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Avery Homes SH Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Avery Homes SH Ltd 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Avery Homes SH Ltd last inspected?
Avery Homes SH Ltd was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 Avery Homes SH Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Avery Homes SH Ltd 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 Avery Homes SH Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Avery Homes SH Ltd 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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