Food hygiene ratings in West Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire inspects and rates 4,057 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 3,285 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 772 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in West Northamptonshire
Standards here are good: 78% of rated businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top score of 5, and 89% hold a 4 or better. 92 businesses, 3% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
Towns in West Northamptonshire
Food hygiene ratings for each town West Northamptonshire inspects.
- Northampton 1,617 places
- Daventry 193 places
- Brackley 107 places
- Towcester 90 places
- Crick 41 places
- Brixworth 35 places
- Moulton 35 places
- Long Buckby 34 places
- Woodford Halse 31 places
- Silverstone 28 places
- Weedon 25 places
- Deanshanger 22 places
- Grange Park 21 places
- Bugbrooke 20 places
- Riverside Park 19 places
- Roade 19 places
- Blisworth 18 places
- Braunston 18 places
- Barby 17 places
- Boughton 16 places
- Middleton Cheney 16 places
- Potterspury 16 places
Recently inspected in West Northamptonshire
The most recent inspections published by West Northamptonshire, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Factory | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| El Pescador | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 June 2026 |
| St Christophers Residential Home | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Cock Inn | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The George Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 June 2026 |
| Picnics After School Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| The Olive Branch | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| GF 9ja Cuisine | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| The Indian Spoon | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| United Reform Church | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Woodford Halse Community Larder | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in West Northamptonshire
The lowest-rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire are listed below. 9 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 44 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Kitchen | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Afro Choice | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 24 April 2026 |
| Smash n Wings | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 21 April 2026 |
| Trilogy Active LTD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 15 April 2026 |
| Turnpike Beefeater | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 30 January 2026 |
| Fox And Hounds | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 5 December 2025 |
| Cozy African Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 14 October 2025 |
| Monopol | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 13 August 2025 |
| Europe Supermarket | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 5 August 2025 |
| Ashanti Bar and Grill House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| Kaspas Desserts | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 April 2026 |
| Golden kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 April 2026 |
| Chirattai Express | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Pranee's Thai Shop | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 March 2026 |
| D&D Picioca | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 March 2026 |
| Happy Chef | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Raj Punjabi Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Zizou Express | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| China House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 February 2026 |
| A&W Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in West Northamptonshire
How many food businesses does West Northamptonshire rate?
West Northamptonshire publishes food hygiene ratings for 4,057 businesses, of which 3,285 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in West Northamptonshire?
78% of rated businesses in West Northamptonshire hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in West Northamptonshire have a bad hygiene rating?
92 food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold a rating of 2 or below, including 9 rated 0 and 44 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in West Northamptonshire?
Environmental health officers employed by West Northamptonshire carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in West Northamptonshire
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 1 Riley Close 5 - Very good
- 100 Ladles 5 - Very good
- 105 Northampton Road 5 - Very good
- 132 Northampton Road 5 - Very good
- 1:1 Diet by CWP 5 - Very good
- 3rd Friday Lunch Club 5 - Very good
- 44 Artisan Bakery 5 - Very good
- 5 Akhis Northampton 5 - Very good
- 70one 5 - Very good
- 7Bone Burger Co 5 - Very good
- 81 Diner 5 - Very good
- @BP Petrol Staion 5 - Very good
- @MP 5 - Very good
- A Day in the Country 5 - Very good
- A J & G Bament 5 - Very good
- A Sansome & Son 5 - Very good
- A Taste of Home limited @ The Royal Oak 5 - Very good
- A&A Cakes 5 - Very good
- A&D Delicious Cakes 5 - Very good
- A5 Towcester Cafe 5 - Very good
- Ab Fab Food 5 - Very good
- Abbey Centre Community Fridge 5 - Very good
- Abbey House 5 - Very good
- ABC123 5 - Very good
- Abington Bowling Club 5 - Very good
- Abington Park View Resid.Care Home 5 - Very good
- Abington Supermarket 5 - Very good
- ABM at Barby Primary School 5 - Very good
- ABM at Staverton CoE Primary 5 - Very good
- ABM at Welford Primary School 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering @ Braunston C E Primary 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering Limited 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering Limited 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering Limited 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering Limited 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- ABM@Milton Parochial Primary School 5 - Very good
- Accomplish 5 - Very good
- Accomplish Group 5 - Very good
- Acorn Child Care 5 - Very good
- Acorn Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Action Centres UK Ltd 5 - Very good
- Active Ants UK Ltd 5 - Very good
- Adega Wine Cellar Ltd 5 - Very good
- Admire Healthcare Ltd 5 - Very good
- Adorables Day Nursery Ltd 5 - Very good
- Adriana Falkowska - cakes 5 - Very good
- Adventure 4 You 5 - Very good
- Adventure Ways 5 - Very good
- Adventurers Hall 5 - Very good
- African & Caribbean 5 - Very good
- Afternoon Delights 5 - Very good
- Afternoon Tea Delivered 5 - Very good
- Afternoon Teas Northampton Llp 5 - Very good
- Age Concern 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-06-09. Browse all UK councils →