The Hart of Duston

Northampton

Heads up: The Hart of Duston no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for West Northamptonshire. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 18 June 2025 by West Northamptonshire.

What does this rating mean?

The Hart of Duston in Northampton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

573 Harlestone Road,
Duston,
Northampton,
NN5 6NU,
NN5 6NU

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Hart of Duston. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Hart of Duston?

Food hygiene at The Hart of Duston is inspected by West Northamptonshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Hart of Duston

What is The Hart of Duston’s food hygiene rating?

The Hart of Duston has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 18 June 2025.

When was The Hart of Duston last inspected?

The Hart of Duston was last inspected by West Northamptonshire on 18 June 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

Has The Hart of Duston closed down?

The Hart of Duston no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for West Northamptonshire, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.