Welland Valley Vineyard food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Northamptonshire
Welland Valley Vineyard 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
The rating dates from 26 February 2020, more than 6 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: The Vineyard, Marston Lane, East Farndon, LE16 9TX
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Welland Valley Vineyard among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Welland Valley Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Welland Valley 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 Welland Valley Vineyard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Trussell Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Tasty Greek Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Wild & Furrow Farmers/growers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2023 |
Questions about Welland Valley Vineyard
What is Welland Valley Vineyard's food hygiene rating?
Welland Valley Vineyard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 26 February 2020.
Is Welland Valley 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Welland Valley Vineyard last inspected?
Welland Valley Vineyard was last inspected on 26 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Welland Valley Vineyard?
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 Welland Valley Vineyard compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Welland Valley Vineyard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Welland Valley 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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