Windmill Public House
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Windmill Public House is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 272 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 8PN, NN2 8PN, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 272 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 8PN
- Postcode
- NN2 8PN
- Local Authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 176953
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Windmill Public House?
Windmill Public House 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 Windmill Public House last inspected?
Windmill Public House was last inspected on 2025-08-20. 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 Windmill Public House located?
Windmill Public House is located at 272 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 8PN , NN2 8PN, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NN2 postcode area.