The Ferns, Avens Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
The Ferns, Avens 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 23 October 2025, 8 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: The Ferns, 43 Marshalls Road, Raunds, NN9 6ET
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Ferns, Avens Ltd 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 Ferns, Avens Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Ferns, Avens 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 The Ferns, Avens Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Mini Market Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2022 |
| The World Upside Down Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Woodpecker Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Raunds Town Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Exempt | |
| Raunds Windmill Primary School School/college/university | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Golden Bowl Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Raunds BBQ Turkish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Golden Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about The Ferns, Avens Ltd
What is The Ferns, Avens Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Ferns, Avens Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 23 October 2025.
Is The Ferns, Avens 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 The Ferns, Avens Ltd last inspected?
The Ferns, Avens Ltd was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 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 Ferns, Avens Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Ferns, Avens Ltd 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 Ferns, Avens Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Ferns, Avens 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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