Decades and Steps food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
Decades and Steps 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 4 November 2019, more than 6 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: The Angel, 8 Carrington Street, Kettering, NN16 0BY
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Decades and Steps 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% | ← Decades and Steps | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Decades and Steps 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 Decades and Steps, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Inn Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Alexandra Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Bonkers Playhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Cafe CULTURE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Buffalo Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Consensus Homes - Heatherington House Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| C C Catering Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
Questions about Decades and Steps
What is Decades and Steps's food hygiene rating?
Decades and Steps has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 4 November 2019.
Is Decades and Steps 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 Decades and Steps last inspected?
Decades and Steps was last inspected on 4 November 2019, more than 6 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 Decades and Steps?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Decades and Steps 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 Decades and Steps holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Decades and Steps 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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