3,070 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.3% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in North Northamptonshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 3,070 registered food businesses for North Northamptonshire. Of these, 2,823 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.3% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 29 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helping Hands Cafe | NN8 1AS | 0 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| 7 Days Express | NN17 1AE | 1 | Dec 02, 2025 |
| Ame's Regent Super Store | NN8 4DN | 1 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Amino Coffee | NN16 0AH | 1 | Apr 09, 2025 |
| Authentic Flavours | NN10 0PQ | 1 | Dec 06, 2024 |
| Coconut And Curry | NN15 5LA | 1 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Dee's Market Hub | NN14 | 1 | May 19, 2026 |
| Europe Plus Ltd | NN16 8RX | 1 | Aug 07, 2026 |
| Figaros Pizza & Pasta | NN17 1QE | 1 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Fish To Home Limited | NN10 9ST | 1 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Frank-Lee's | NN8 | 1 | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Green Valley Grocery | NN16 8YH | 1 | Jun 02, 2025 |
| Hyper Mart | NN16 9EX | 1 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| K Fried Chicken | NN17 1AE | 1 | Jul 02, 2025 |
| Kettering Convenience Store | NN15 7HJ | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 2,408 food businesses in North Northamptonshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.3% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in North Northamptonshire depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.