Higham Ferrers has 46 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
100% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 93% achieving the top rating of 5.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 19% of food businesses in Higham Ferrers.
6 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
In the last 30 days, 1 establishment improved its rating and 2 were newly inspected.
Showing 1–46 of 46 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 1,736 | 4.4/5 | 67% |
| Wellingborough | 439 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
| Kettering | 423 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
| Corby | 405 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Rushden | 221 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Cottingham | 100 | 4.8/5 | 90% |
There are currently 46 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Higham Ferrers, out of 623,351 rated establishments across the UK.
In Higham Ferrers, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 93% of rated businesses in Higham Ferrers hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Higham Ferrers are carried out by North Northamptonshire. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Higham Ferrers was last updated on 25 May 2026.