Food Safety in Higham Ferrers
299 establishments rated · 0% with 5 stars
Higham Ferrers is a market town and civil parish in the Nene Valley in North Northamptonshire, England, close to the Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire borders. It forms a single built-up area with Rushden to the south and had a population of 8,827 at the 2021 census. The town centre contains many historic buildings around the Market Square and College Street.
Higham Ferrers (NN10) is home to 299 rated food establishments in the Bedford area of Bedford. Only 0% hold a 5-star rating, below the national average — diners should choose carefully here.
Rating Distribution
Higham Ferrers vs Bedford Average
% of establishments with given rating · Bedford average across 1,678 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Higham Ferrers
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · NN10 6AX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Abs Bakes Other catering premises · NN10 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 Sept 2022 |
| 3 | Serve Caring Premises · NN10 8JZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Chelveston Road School School/college/university · NN10 8HN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Caterlink At The Ferrers School School/college/university · NN10 8LF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Giuseppe's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · NN10 9PQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Bobby & Son Butchers Retailers - other · NN10 8BW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 8 | Slimming World Franchise Retailers - other · NN10 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Jan 2023 |
| 9 | Rushden Mini Market Retailers - other · NN10 0QE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23 May 2025 |
| 10 | Nando's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · NN10 6FT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 Oct 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Higham Ferrers
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Fish To Home Limited NN10 9ST · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Manufacturers/packers | 24 Oct 2025 |
Last Stop NN10 0PD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 5 Jun 2024 |
Authentic Flavours NN10 0PQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 6 Dec 2024 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO