The Egg Shed - Abbey Farm food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Northamptonshire
The Egg Shed - Abbey Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Egg Shed - Abbey Farm was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bungalow, Abbey Farm, Wellingborough Road, NN29 7PY
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Egg Shed - Abbey Farm 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 Egg Shed - Abbey Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Egg Shed - Abbey Farm 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 Egg Shed - Abbey Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Aramark @ HMP Five Wells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| G4S Care And Rehabilitation Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Els Bakes Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| BP Service Station Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Food Glorious Food Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about The Egg Shed - Abbey Farm
What is The Egg Shed - Abbey Farm's food hygiene rating?
The Egg Shed - Abbey Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 13 May 2026.
Is The Egg Shed - Abbey Farm 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Egg Shed - Abbey Farm last inspected?
The Egg Shed - Abbey Farm was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month 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 Egg Shed - Abbey Farm?
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 The Egg Shed - Abbey Farm 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 Egg Shed - Abbey Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Egg Shed - Abbey Farm 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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