The Old Cherry Tree

Great Houghton

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 8 September 2025 by West Northamptonshire.

What does this rating mean?

The Old Cherry Tree in Great Houghton 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?

Old Cherry Tree,
Cherry Tree Lane,
Great Houghton,
Northampton,
NN4 7AT

The Old Cherry Tree Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Old Cherry Tree. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Old Cherry Tree?

Food hygiene at The Old Cherry Tree 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 Old Cherry Tree

What is The Old Cherry Tree’s food hygiene rating?

The Old Cherry Tree has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 8 September 2025.

When was The Old Cherry Tree last inspected?

The Old Cherry Tree was last inspected by West Northamptonshire on 8 September 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.