Food Safety in Higham Ferrers
205 establishments rated · 90.24% 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 (NN9) is home to 205 rated food establishments in the North Northamptonshire area of North Northamptonshire. An impressive 90.24% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Higham Ferrers vs North Northamptonshire Average
% of establishments with given rating · North Northamptonshire average across 3,164 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Higham Ferrers
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladstone Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub · NN9 5LG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Jul 2015 |
| 2 | Mill's Bakes Other catering premises · NN9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 Sept 2022 |
| 3 | Finedon Volta Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub · NN9 5JT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Jan 2023 |
| 4 | Holly's Treats Other catering premises · NN9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 May 2024 |
| 5 | JoJelly Edible Art Other catering premises · NN9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box Retailers - other · NN9 5RE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Nic's Kitchen Mobile caterer · NN9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 May 2025 |
| 8 | Ace Makes Cakes Other catering premises · NN9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 Mar 2015 |
| 9 | Brockfield House Nursing Home Caring Premises · NN9 6QQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Moore Cake Please Other catering premises · NN9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 Jul 2021 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Higham Ferrers
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
The Oliver Twist NN9 5PX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 12 Feb 2025 |
Wellingborough Fish Bar NN9 5LG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 Jul 2025 |
Family Shopper NN9 5JN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 19 Jun 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