Hopping Hare
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Hopping Hare is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at 18 Hopping Hill Gardens, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6PF, NN5 6PF, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. West Northamptonshire oversees 4,070 registered food businesses, of which 71% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Northamptonshire is 4.6 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Address
- 18 Hopping Hill Gardens, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6PF
- Postcode
- NN5 6PF
- Local Authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 171045
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Hopping Hare?
Hopping Hare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by West Northamptonshire.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Hopping Hare last inspected?
Hopping Hare was last inspected on 2025-08-04. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Hopping Hare located?
Hopping Hare is located at 18 Hopping Hill Gardens, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6PF , NN5 6PF, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NN5 postcode area.