Northants Healthcare NHS Trust

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2023-01-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

Northants Healthcare NHS Trust is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at The Sett, Howarth Way, Northampton, NN5 4AA, NN5 4AA, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 January 2023, 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 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 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
The Sett, Howarth Way, Northampton, NN5 4AA
Postcode
NN5 4AA
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
977583

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Northants Healthcare NHS Trust?

Northants Healthcare NHS Trust 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 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 Northants Healthcare NHS Trust last inspected?

Northants Healthcare NHS Trust was last inspected on 2023-01-09. 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 Northants Healthcare NHS Trust located?

Northants Healthcare NHS Trust is located at The Sett, Howarth Way, Northampton, NN5 4AA , NN5 4AA, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NN5 postcode area.