The Dukes Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Dukes Arms 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 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 123 High Street, Burton Latimer, NN15 5RL
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Dukes Arms 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 Dukes Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Dukes Arms 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 Dukes Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Tree Day Nurseries (BL) Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Burton Latimer Band Club and Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2022 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Burton Latimer Library Other catering premises | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Bella Cucina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Bunty's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bodrum BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Golden Gate Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about The Dukes Arms
What is The Dukes Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Dukes Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 18 September 2024.
Is The Dukes Arms 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 Dukes Arms last inspected?
The Dukes Arms was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 Dukes Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dukes Arms 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 Dukes Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Dukes Arms 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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