3,989 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 77.9% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in West 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.
West Northamptonshire currently has 3,989 registered food businesses. Of these, 3,189 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 77.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 56 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozy African Restaurant & Bar | NN1 4AE | 0 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| D&D Picioca | NN1 4BP | 0 | Oct 02, 2025 |
| Europe Supermarket | NN1 2BP | 0 | Aug 05, 2025 |
| Fox And Hounds | NN11 3YY | 0 | Dec 05, 2025 |
| King Head Syresham | NN13 5HW | 0 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| MONOPOL | NN1 3RJ | 0 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| The Arnold Arms | CV23 8UE | 0 | Aug 08, 2025 |
| 116 Lounge & Bar | NN1 4DR | 1 | May 12, 2025 |
| Al Fairoz Kebabish | NN1 2LT | 1 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Al Madina | NN1 4BS | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Al-Hamra Supermarket | NN1 4BJ | 1 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Alam Mini Market | NN4 8DW | 1 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Ashanti Bar and Grill House | NN1 4DN | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Bakers Arms Bugbrooke | NN7 3PG | 1 | Nov 07, 2025 |
| Barretts Stores | OX17 2EA | 1 | Jan 07, 2026 |
There are currently 2,484 food businesses in West Northamptonshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 77.9% 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 West 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.