The Needle And Awl
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Needle And Awl is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Northampton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6EF, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 22 November 2024, 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 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. North Northamptonshire oversees 2,984 registered food businesses, of which 90% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in North Northamptonshire is 4.8 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
- Northampton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire
- Postcode
- NN10 6EF
- Local Authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 32599
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Needle And Awl?
The Needle And Awl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by North 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 The Needle And Awl last inspected?
The Needle And Awl was last inspected on 2024-11-22. 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 The Needle And Awl located?
The Needle And Awl is located at Northampton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire , NN10 6EF, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NN10 postcode area.