New Lodge Vineyard food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
New Lodge Vineyard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 March 2016, more than 10 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: 141 Northampton Road, Earls Barton, Northampton, NN6 0HF
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts New Lodge Vineyard 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% | ← New Lodge Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 New Lodge Vineyard 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 New Lodge Vineyard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earls Barton Sports Association Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2015 |
| Grangefield Care Limited Caring Premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Hillcrest Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2017 |
| Scotch Lodge Farm Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Claremont Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Earls Barton Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Earls Barton Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Silver Band Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2015 |
Questions about New Lodge Vineyard
What is New Lodge Vineyard's food hygiene rating?
New Lodge Vineyard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 17 March 2016.
Is New Lodge Vineyard 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Lodge Vineyard last inspected?
New Lodge Vineyard was last inspected on 17 March 2016, more than 10 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 New Lodge Vineyard?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Lodge Vineyard 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 New Lodge Vineyard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects New Lodge Vineyard 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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