The Malt Shovel Tavern

NN1 1QF

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 28 June 2024 by West Northamptonshire.

What does this rating mean?

The Malt Shovel Tavern in NN1 1QF 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?

121 Bridge Street,
Northampton,
NN1 1QF,
NN1 1QF

The Malt Shovel Tavern Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Malt Shovel Tavern. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Malt Shovel Tavern?

Food hygiene at The Malt Shovel Tavern 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 Malt Shovel Tavern

What is The Malt Shovel Tavern’s food hygiene rating?

The Malt Shovel Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 28 June 2024.

When was The Malt Shovel Tavern last inspected?

The Malt Shovel Tavern was last inspected by West Northamptonshire on 28 June 2024.

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.