Kettering Childcare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
Kettering Childcare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Part Ground Floor Old School Building, School Lane, Kettering, NN16 0DH
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Kettering Childcare 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% | ← Kettering Childcare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kettering Childcare 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 Kettering Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Inn Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Cafe CULTURE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Buffalo Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| C C Catering Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Bonkers Playhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Alexandra Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Bloom Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about Kettering Childcare
What is Kettering Childcare's food hygiene rating?
Kettering Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 5 August 2024.
Is Kettering Childcare 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kettering Childcare last inspected?
Kettering Childcare was last inspected on 5 August 2024, 23 months 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 Kettering Childcare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Kettering Childcare 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 Kettering Childcare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Kettering Childcare 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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