4,057 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 78.1% 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.
The source snapshot contains 4,057 registered food businesses for West Northamptonshire. Of these, 3,285 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 78.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 51 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Choice | NN1 4AA | 0 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Cozy African Restaurant & Bar | NN1 4AE | 0 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Europe Supermarket | NN1 2BP | 0 | Aug 05, 2025 |
| Fox And Hounds | NN11 3YY | 0 | Dec 05, 2025 |
| MONOPOL | NN1 3RJ | 0 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Smash n Wings | NN5 7AE | 0 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Spice Kitchen | NN4 6EG | 0 | May 14, 2026 |
| Trilogy Active LTD | NN3 6QF | 0 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Turnpike Beefeater | NN7 4DD | 0 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| 116 Lounge & Bar | NN1 4DR | 1 | May 12, 2025 |
| A&W Stores | NN2 7RE | 1 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| 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 |
| Ashanti Bar and Grill House | NN1 4DN | 1 | Apr 29, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 2,565 food businesses in West Northamptonshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 78.1% 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.