The Rose and Crown

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Rose and Crown scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 15 April 2026 by West Northamptonshire.

What does this rating mean?

The Rose and Crown has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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?

Main Street,
Charlton,
OX17 3DP

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Rose and Crown. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Rose and Crown?

Food hygiene at The Rose and Crown 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 Rose and Crown

What is The Rose and Crown’s food hygiene rating?

The Rose and Crown has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 15 April 2026.

When was The Rose and Crown last inspected?

The Rose and Crown was last inspected by West Northamptonshire on 15 April 2026.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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.