The Sorting Room food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Northamptonshire
The Sorting Room 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 10 March 2017, more than 9 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: Decades, Rockingham Road, Corby, NN17 1AL
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Sorting Room 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 Sorting Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sorting Room 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 Sorting Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2019 |
| Colombo Spice Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Cardigan Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2019 |
| D & L Hadden Family Butchers Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Corby Afro Caribbean Shop (Abgogbloshie Market) Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| 7 Day Euro Limited Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Bannigans Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Darling Buds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about The Sorting Room
What is The Sorting Room's food hygiene rating?
The Sorting Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 10 March 2017.
Is The Sorting Room 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 Sorting Room last inspected?
The Sorting Room was last inspected on 10 March 2017, more than 9 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 The Sorting Room?
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 Sorting Room 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 Sorting Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Sorting Room 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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