Food hygiene ratings in Towcester
There are 90 food businesses in Towcester with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by West Northamptonshire Council. A further 10 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Towcester
85% of rated businesses in Towcester hold the top score of 5, and 95% hold a 4 or better. 2 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across West Northamptonshire as a whole, 78% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Towcester does better, by 7 percentage points.
| 5 out of 5 | 68 | 85% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 8 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 2 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Towcester
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Dilraj Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| The Sweet Spot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 February 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Towcester
How many food businesses in Towcester have a hygiene rating?
90 food businesses in Towcester have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by West Northamptonshire Council. 80 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Towcester?
85% of rated businesses in Towcester hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Towcester?
2 food businesses in Towcester hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Towcester?
Environmental health officers at West Northamptonshire Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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- Northampton 1,617 places
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- Brackley 107 places
- Crick 41 places
- Brixworth 35 places
- Moulton 35 places
- Long Buckby 34 places
- Woodford Halse 31 places
Food businesses in Towcester
- A5 Towcester Cafe 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldi FoodStore Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alfred Searles 5 - Very good
- Amarone 4 - Good
- B & M Retail Ltd 5 - Very good
- Buttonchocs 5 - Very good
- Cambian 5 - Very good
- Chans Fish & Chips 5 - Very good
- Costa Coffee 5 - Very good
- Country Comforts 5 - Very good
- Crazy 4 Kids Ltd Marie Weller Awaiting inspection
- Crazy4kids After School Club 5 - Very good
- D N A Steak and Grill 5 - Very good
- D&F Oil UK Ltd t/a Shell Towcester 5 - Very good
- Dilraj 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Domino's Pizza 5 - Very good
- DU Cane Rum Awaiting inspection
- Fabrice Brasserie Towcester 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Farm Shop 5 - Very good
- Fish To Door UK 5 - Very good
- Flo & Co 5 - Very good
- Fresh Start Catering 4 - Good
- Fresh Start Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- Hartwells of Towcester 5 - Very good
- Have I Got Brews For You 5 - Very good
- Hin's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Hobbs Coffee Bar 5 - Very good
- Humbugs 5 - Very good
- Impact Food Group 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 90 businesses in Towcester. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.