Creaton Grange Ales food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Northamptonshire
Creaton Grange Ales 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 25 May 2022, more than 4 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 Old Wash House, Creaton Grange, Grooms Lane, NN6 8NN
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Creaton Grange Ales 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% | ← Creaton Grange Ales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Creaton Grange Ales 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 Creaton Grange Ales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peckish Festival Food Ltd Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Creaton Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Jomidar lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 January 2026 |
| Creaton United Reform Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Ducklings Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Spratton Hall School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Spratton Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Creaton Grange Ales
What is Creaton Grange Ales's food hygiene rating?
Creaton Grange Ales has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 25 May 2022.
Is Creaton Grange Ales 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 Creaton Grange Ales last inspected?
Creaton Grange Ales was last inspected on 25 May 2022, more than 4 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 Creaton Grange Ales?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Creaton Grange Ales 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 Creaton Grange Ales is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Creaton Grange Ales 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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