Food Hygiene Ratings in North Northamptonshire

3,079 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.3% rated "very good".

3,079
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
29
Rated 0 or 1
85.3%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good85.3%2,398
Good10.1%283
Satisfactory2.6%74
Improvement Needed0.9%26
Major Improvement1.0%28
Urgent Improvement0.0%1

Business types

Other catering premises77225.1%
Retailers - other49516.1%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen39512.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop2879.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub2849.2%
Caring Premises2538.2%
Mobile caterer2056.7%
School/college/university2026.6%

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. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. 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 3,079 registered food businesses for North Northamptonshire. Of these, 2,810 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Roops NewsNN16 0RJ0May 30, 2025
7 Days ExpressNN17 1AE1Dec 02, 2025
Ame's Regent Super StoreNN8 4DN1Oct 30, 2025
Amino CoffeeNN16 0AH1Apr 09, 2025
Authentic FlavoursNN10 0PQ1Dec 06, 2024
Bryant Road StoresNN15 6JF1Nov 06, 2023
Dee's Market Hub1May 19, 2026
Don PinoNN16 8DH1Jul 08, 2025
Figaros Pizza & PastaNN17 1QE1Mar 21, 2025
Fish To Home LimitedNN10 9ST1Oct 24, 2025
Frank-Lee'sNN8 1Nov 06, 2025
Green Valley GroceryNN16 8YH1Jun 02, 2025
Hyper MartNN16 9EX1Apr 17, 2026
K Fried ChickenNN17 1AE1Jul 02, 2025
Kettering Convenience StoreNN15 7HJ1May 14, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in North Northamptonshire have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 2,398 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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in North Northamptonshire?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in North Northamptonshire?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies