Avenue House Nursing And Care Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-02

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Avenue House Nursing And Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 173 - 177 Avenue Road, Rushden, NN10 0SN, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 February 2026, 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 5 — 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
173 - 177 Avenue Road, Rushden
Postcode
NN10 0SN
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
45159

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Avenue House Nursing And Care Home?

Avenue House Nursing And Care Home 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Avenue House Nursing And Care Home last inspected?

Avenue House Nursing And Care Home was last inspected on 2026-02-02. 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 Avenue House Nursing And Care Home located?

Avenue House Nursing And Care Home is located at 173 - 177 Avenue Road, Rushden , NN10 0SN, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NN10 postcode area.